FIVE KEYS STARTING BLOCK
FIVE KEYS STARTING BLOCK
Workshops Pilot Program
Five Keys Starting Block is a partnership between Valley State Prison (VSP), the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), and Five Keys Transitional Employment. The objective is to provide In-Reach services to individuals preparing for release from VSP.
The program includes a Work Readiness Workshop series known as the Think Tank, which uses an evidence-based curriculum proven effective in supporting justice-involved individuals. This series focuses on strengthening workplace readiness and promoting long-term success by addressing the underlying behaviors and thought patterns that often create barriers to reentry.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants are interviewed for employment opportunities while still incarcerated. Once released, participants transition directly into employment with Five Keys or with one of our partnering organizations that provide transitional employment opportunities.