Ohio created a certificate program to be administered by the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction that will give employers relief from civil liability for hiring an offender who was trained for a particular job.
The goal is to enhance the ability of formerly incarcerated people to get jobs once they are in the community, so as to further aid in their rehabilitation and reintegration.
Certificates of Achievement and Employability are issued by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
Inmates who satisfy all of the following are eligible to apply to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for a certificate:
Who can apply for this certificate?