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"Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community."

Homeboy Industries

is an opportunity for men and women who are ready to re-enter back into society and become contributing members to the community that surround them. These members not only are provided a job training program for 18 months but also are offered a wide variety of programs such as anger management classes, tattoo removal sessions, and substance abuse support.

Home Boy Industries also offer the following to its members:

Job-Seeker Workshops: Trainees build resumes, search for jobs, practice interviewing, improve computer skills, and study business communication.

Job Placement Services: Homeboy staff work with outside employers and businesses to find jobs for trainees and community clients.

Industrial Safety Training: DOT, Confined Space Training, OSHA, HAZWOPER, Culinary Training Program and ServSafe® Food Handler Certifications

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Grace Kim '19