Senator
Chair of the Transportation Committee
Powering America's
skilled-trades revolution.
End-to-end recruitment, training, and job placement with real-time visibility into every participant's journey.
Trusted by:
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The myth
of second chances.
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Record
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Income
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Unemployment
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Return
1 in 3
Americans have a criminal record.
That's 80 million people.
80%
had no income prior to incarceration.
60%
remain jobless after release.
1 in 2
return to prison within 5 years.
The workforce
system is broken.
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Placement
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Earnings
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Loss
38.6%
national job placement rate.
$35K
average earnings from traditional workforce programs.
$87B
economic growth lost annually due to legal employment barriers.
So we built something that actually works.
Emerge Career is AI for workforce development.
Emerge
National Average
Recruitment, training, job placement and retention that outperforms the job centers of entire states.
Our outcomes speak for themselves.
89%
70%
92%
38.6%
$77K
$35K
Graduation Rate
Job Placement
First-Year Earnings
Connecticut
This is a “win-win.” Many formerly incarcerated individuals have trouble finding work upon release, which can drive them back into crime.
94%
Graduation
100%
Placement
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94%
Graduation
100%
Placement
Connecticut
Will Haskell
Senator
New York City
Director
NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice
The data is also showing us that our investments in Emerge Career are paying immense dividends, in real second chances and wealth creation for some of our city’s most disadvantaged communities.
91%
Graduation
92%
Placement
$90K
Earnings
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91%
Graduation
92%
Placement
$90K
Earnings
New York City
Deanna Logan
Director
One AI-powered platform. Full workforce cycle.
Every step of the participant journey — and everything your agency sees along the way.
Recruit
End-to-end recruitment. Every lead documented.
Emerge embeds across the criminal justice space: flyers in jail dorms, community partnerships, corrections referrals, and direct outreach.
Every lead is tracked, attributed, and routed to a coach. Your agency sees recruitment activity in real time.
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Application
Instant review.Zero intake backlog.
A 15-minute online application replaces weeks of in-person intake appointments.
Eligibility is confirmed immediately, a coach is auto-assigned, and the participant's first check-in is scheduled before they put their phone down. Your agency sees every application in real time.
Online Training
Self-paced learning. Real-time case management.
Participants train from their phone on their own schedule — theory, quizzes, and skill-building for their chosen trade.
Your agency sees every interaction: engagement metrics, coach check-in logs, completion rates, and every dollar of support provided. AI flags at-risk participants before they disengage.
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Hands-On Training
Multiple trades. Every milestone tracked.
CDL, HVAC, Diesel, and Welding at certified partner schools with professional instructors. Emerge covers every cost — tuition, gear, transportation, exams.
Your agency sees attendance, skills assessments, and certification progress for every participant across every trade.
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Placement & Retention
Clear outcomes. Clear ROI.
Emerge doesn't stop at job placement. Coaches stay with participants for 12 months — helping them keep the job, grow in it, and plan what's next.
Your agency gets a clean outcome report: graduation rates, placement rates, retention rates, and average earnings. The data that justifies the investment.
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How we compare to legacy workforce providers.
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Emerge
Traditional Job Centers
Trade Programs
Job Placement Rate
92%
38.6%
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First-Year Earnings
$90K
$35K
$60–80K (one trade)
Real-Time Dashboard
Multi-Trade Training
Only career services
Usually 1 trade
Workforce Services
Recruit → Train → Place
Referral Only
Training only
12-Month Post-Placement
AI-Powered Analytics
Pick the career
that fits you.
Every program is 100% free.
Every one leads to a real job.
Every one leads to a real job.
Now enrolling in NYC
Diesel Technician
Certification:
CDL Class A License
Format:
Online + Hands-on
Duration:
4 months
Average salary:
$77,000/year
Now enrolling in NYC
CDL - Commercial Driving
Certification:
CDL Class A License
Format:
Online + Hands-on
Duration:
4 months
Average salary:
$80,000/year
Coming Soon
HVAC
Certification:
CDL Class A License
Format:
Online + Hands-on
Duration:
4 months
Average salary:
$77,000/year
Ready to earn $77K in a career you can be proud of?
Find out if you're eligible in 15 minutes.
