ReEngage, Incorporated

ReEngage helped me to open up a little more and build my confidence back. I’ve learned to take responsibility for my actions and words. I received valuable information which I will continue to practice in the future. Thank you Mr. Knott, - Arisha Logan https://www.reengageinc.org

I have learned a lot from the ReEngage program. The one thing that stands out to me is the way Mr. Knott spelled out the process of setting goals. You cannot achieve anything in life without setting goals and this process I learned in the class makes it easy. I can now see myself accomplishing whatever I choose to do. Kimberly Happy https://www.reengageinc.org

Since enrolling in the ReEngage program I’ve learned the importance of being organized. The more organized you are in your mind the more organized your life bec...omes. I also learned an easier way to set goals and how to accomplish them step by step. I’ve received the tools to overcome obstacles and the importance of having interpersonal relationships. Demetrius Wilson https://www.reengageinc.org See more

The big thing I learned was accountability for what I do and say. I learned the importance of forgiveness to those who have wronged me and to myself for those I... have wronged because moving forward it is not good for me to have hate in my heart. It will be hard for me to change into the person I need be with hatred in my heart. I would like to thank Mr. Knott and the ReEngage program for working with me and giving me the skills that will stick with me for life. Kentrell Spikes https://www.reengageinc.org See more

I would like to give honor to God. I would like to thank Mr. Knott for this amazing gift God has given him. This program has helped changed my life in 3 weeks. It helped reinforce the life skills I had but showed me how to use them to become a better woman. I love this program and I wish all my peers have this amazing opportunity to get wisdom and love. It teaches discipline, leadership skills, how to manage anger and the power of forgiveness which is the key to unlocking the... door to my success. I love the 3 P’s; protect, provide, and praise. In my addiction, I didn’t do these things for my family. This program not only helped you to get a job, but I also looked forward to going to class to get more wisdom and knowledge from Mr. Knott. Today I am confident of my ability to do what is necessary to improve my life and my community. I am worthy as a person and I have a newfound compassion for myself, my family, and my community. I love the way my new life is developing. New doors are opening and I owe a special thanks to Mr. Knott and the ReEngage program. Thank you so much Tamika Estes https://www.reengageinc.org

Please check out our April newsletter. http://createsend.com/t/t-D15CB4663B9C7B6E2540EF23F30FEDED

Please join us in welcoming the latest workforce development training class. By the time they graduate in 3 weeks these students will not only have the tools for personal and professional success, but they will also have received their Section 3 and OSHA-10 certifications. These students are excited about the possibility of changing their lives and finding a career opportunity in the trades. Thank you to all of our supporters who make this work possible. Stay tuned to follow the progress of these students on the journey to transforming their lives. https://www.reengageinc.org/

4 More Hired Please join us in celebrating the recent hiring of 4 more graduates of the ReEngage program. Thanks to Tim Duggan and our friends at Phronesis Design Group, we were able to place 4 graduates in the workforce. So not only is Phronesis repurposing historic landmarks, they are using workers who may have in the past not been able to participate in the workforce. The men will be performing general laborer duties at Phronesis’s 20th & Vine restoration and redevelopment project. These guys have gone from being dependents to being independent and self-sustaining. With the spring thaw, we continue to see opportunities for those who want to work hard and make a way for themselves and their families. Congratulations to Jacob Tungate, Leonard Oliver, Demetrius Wilson, and Arlvelt Bruster.

It's Official! The ReEngage online training program is now available for organizations or individuals who would like to use our successful training program for better life outcomes. Please check out our free orientation courses to learn more about our training and how it can transform lives. I have no doubt this training can help those organizations who are providing workforce development, fatherhood training, or responsible men training to create more positive outcomes for those they serve.

Please check out our newly redesigned website which now offers our training products to the public. Also, our new e-Learning site provides our training in a streaming format. If you want to offer our training to an individual or a group here is your opportunity.

Please join us in welcoming our 2nd class of the workforce development training in partnership with Swope Health Services Behavioral Department and ReEngage. The training will be provided at the Imani House treatment facility. Our second cycle of training began on October 29th and lasts for three weeks for persons looking to change their lives. The training will consist of problem-solving, overcoming obstacles, anger management, responsible adulthood, and financial literacy. We will also focus on interviewing skills and resume preparation, OSHA-10 certification, and Section 3 certification. Following the training, the participants will become eligible for employment through our network of employer partners and trade unions.

Please check out our October newsletter.

Out of the many discussions I have participated in with contractors, labor leaders, and politicians’ one issue has become evident and this is the need for a pre-apprenticeship program in the KCI project and all of our other major public projects. The reason so many of these projects have failed in the past is that despite the good intentions of politicians and community leaders the MBE/WBE participation requirements are inherently unfair. The idea to force contractors to pay untrained workers the same rate as trained works is not an incentive, but a disincentive.