virtual employment readiness workshop series (jan–june 2026)

Three practical sessions. Small-group feel. Built for therapeutic court participants and justice-impacted community members in Snohomish County.

 

In Partnership with:

quick details

  • When: Saturdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (Pacific)

  • Format: Live on Zoom (recorded for registered attendees), small group sessions of a max of 6 attendees per session

  • Cadence: Three Saturdays on, one Saturday off

  • Choose your path: Attend all three sessions or pick what you need

  • Recordings: Shared only with registered attendees (not public)

  • Cost: FREE!!!

who it’s for

  • Therapeutic court participants and alumni

  • Community-based organizations serving justice-impacted individuals in Snohomish County

  • Participants with criminal justice backgrounds who are actively job searching, starting over, or trying to keep a job

the three sessions

1) How to tell your story to an employer - Instructor, Ty Reed
Most people either overshare, undershare, or freeze when explaining their past. We’ll build a safe, professional three-part narrative that earns trust rather than pity. We’ll also cover how to prepare for the interview, what to do in the interview, and what to do afterward.
Outcome: participants leave with a completed written letter of explanation ready to use when needed.

2) Using ChatGPT to build a resume + cover letter that actually gets noticed - Instructor, Dash Wood – [bio/headshot coming soon]
[session description coming soon]

3) Workplace Professionalism - Instructor, Ramon Cazarez – [bio/headshot coming soon]
[session description coming soon]

schedule + registration

Cycle 1 (SnoCo Therapeutic Court participants and alumni only): Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31 (break Feb 7)
register: Click Here

Cycle 2 (Any community organization referrals or individuals with a criminal background): Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28 (break Mar 7)
register: Click Here

Cycle 3 (SnoCo Therapeutic Court participants and alumni only): Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28 (break Apr 4)
register: Click Here

Cycle 4 (Any community organization referrals or individuals with a criminal background): Apr 11, Apr 18, Apr 25 (break May 2)
register: Click Here

Cycle 5 (SnoCo Therapeutic Court participants and alumni only): May 9, May 16, May 23 (break May 30)
register: Click Here

Cycle 6 (Any community organization referrals or individuals with a criminal background): Jun 6, Jun 13, Jun 20 (break Jun 27)
register: Click Here

simple prep checklist

  • Join from a quiet space if possible

  • Bring a job idea you’re considering (or a posting if you have one)

  • Optional: bring an existing resume (even if it’s rough)

    📧 Questions or referrals? Email ty.r@recoveryandwork.org