Services
Resume Writing
Certificate of Completion
Interviewing Skills
Job Placement Services
Educational Opportunities
Job Readiness Skills
We offer a free 8-day program that helps individuals who are re-entering society after incarceration. They will gain job readiness skills, interviewing skills, job certifications, and much more. Free transportation is provided. We offer referrals to help with AODA treatment, mental health, housing, and other needs.
Through Destined to Succeed Employment Assistance & Employment Agency we offer referrals for employment opportunities. We also offer educational referrals for those who seek to earn their high school diploma and more. For individuals that are interested in entrepreneurship, we offer referrals to Destined to Succeed Institute for their entrepreneurial program, business start ups and credit repair.
Facilitators and Instructors
Dr. Shawna Whitehead-Starks
Dr. Shawna Whitehead Starks is passionate about those who are re-entering society. Having worked with over 3,500 justice-involved individuals has led her, as well as her daughter, Ms. Sondya Weddle, to establish the It Takes a Village Foundation Re-Entry Program. They are excited to help these individuals walk in their purpose and destiny.
Sondaya Weddle
In 2017, Ms. Sondaya Weddle helped establish an awesome Pipe Line Re-Entry Curriculum that she has taught for the last three years at the DWD pipeline re-entry program along with Dr. Whitehead Starks. She has a passion to see those who may be “counted out” receive the second chance they deserve. It truly does take a village to be the change we want to see in the community.
Upcoming In-Person and Online Re-Entry Classes
Attendance is Required for in-person classes
Milwaukee
4429 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
9 AM to Noon
8-day program from Tuesday, April 2nd- 11th, 2024
Racine
4060 N. Main Street
Racine, WI 53402
9 AM to Noon
8-day program from Monday, January 8th- 17th, 2024
Madison
2801 International Lane, Suite 210
Madison, WI, 53704
6602 Grand Teton Plaza
Madison WI, 53719
9 AM to Noon
8-day program from Friday, March 15th -24th,2024
Post-Re-Entry Classes
Institutional Facilities
State Wide
8 week program from January 3rd -February 20th, 2024 from 8:30 to 10:30 and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
These classes are held inside correctional facilities across Wisconsin.
Resources
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