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Rise & Reskill

You've already shown the hardest kind of strength.
Now let's turn it into your next opportunity.

Free • Two evenings • No requirements
Your Journey

Two Evenings That Can Change Everything

This isn't a lecture hall. It's a room of people who get it — led by instructors trained in what you're going through.

Evening One — 4 Hours

Stepping Into Strength

  • Discover what makes you valuable to employers
  • Learn what hiring managers actually look for
  • Practice introducing yourself with confidence
  • Reflect on how far you've already come
Evening Two — 4 Hours

Pathways to Purpose

  • Practice filling out real job applications
  • Build your resume with a career coach tool
  • Role-play interviews until they feel natural
  • Learn how to talk about gaps and challenges
  • Set goals and leave with your personal plan

"You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to show up. We'll take it from there."

Rise & Reskill • Invest Onward
The Details

Everything's Covered

When
Tue & Thu
5:30 – 9:30 PM
Same week, both evenings
Where
Ivy Tech
300 N 17th St
Noblesville, IN 46060
Cost
$0
Completely free.
No cost to attend.
Total Time
8 hrs
Resume, employer list,
resources & real practice.
What You'll Leave With

Not Just a Certificate. A Whole New Toolkit.

Every participant takes home a resource folder built for exactly where you are right now.

Your Own Resume

Built during class with the Career Coach Tool — ready to send to employers the next day.

40+ Employers Ready to Hire You

Hamilton County businesses that actively hire people with records and people in recovery.

Interview Confidence

Real role-play practice so you know exactly what to say — including how to handle tough questions.

Expungement Guide

Step-by-step instructions for clearing your record under Indiana's Second Chance Law.

Application Practice

Guided worksheets so you can fill out any job application accurately and completely.

Community Resources

A directory of housing, healthcare, treatment, and basic needs support in Hamilton County.

2026 Schedule

Pick Your Month. We'll Be Ready.

New cohorts start every month, April through December. Register at least 7 days before your session.

MonthSession 1Session 2Register By
Who This Is For

If You're Ready, You're Eligible

You Qualify If You Are

  • In recovery from substance use disorder
  • Living in a recovery residence
  • On community corrections supervision
  • Preparing for employment after justice involvement
  • Currently in or seeking SUD treatment

There Are No Barriers FREE

  • No minimum sobriety time required to enroll
  • No education requirements
  • No cost — ever
  • Criminal history will never disqualify you
  • Open to all genders, ages 18+
Words to Carry With You

You Are Not Starting From Scratch.
You Are Starting From Experience.

"Recovery gave me my life back. Rise & Reskill helped me figure out what to do with it."
The hope behind every session
"I walked in nervous. I walked out with a resume, a plan, and the feeling someone believed in me."
The promise we keep
"They didn't ask where I'd been. They asked where I wanted to go."
The experience you'll have
Print & Share

Grab a Flyer. Spread the Word.

Each flyer has that month's dates and a QR code that links straight to sign-up. Print them, post them, hand them out.

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Resources

Downloadable Materials

For referral partners, case managers, and program staff who support Rise & Reskill participants.

Referral Partner Admissions Guide

Registration process, eligibility, informed consent, and referral protocols.

Download PDF

Recovery Residence Flyer

Printable flyer for posting in recovery residences with program details and QR code.

Download PDF

Quick Reference Card

Key dates, registration link, contact info, and eligibility at a glance.

Download PDF
For Referral Partners

Register Participants on Their Behalf

Are you a case manager, house manager, counselor, probation officer, or program staff? You can register participants directly using the same registration form. Staff-assisted registration is one of the three primary intake paths.

After registration, participants will be asked to complete a brief Community Needs & Experience Survey to help us understand barriers and improve services. This is a short, voluntary survey — not a clinical assessment.

Information You'll Need

  • Participant's legal first and last name
  • Middle initial
  • Last 4 digits of SSN
  • Date of birth
  • Phone number
  • Email address (if available)
  • Preferred class month

Register a Participant Now

Jill Doyle

Director of Programs, IHC
Phone: 317-379-1879
Brandon George
Hope Recovery Strategies
317-418-3195 | brandon@hoperecoverystrategies.com

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

You've already done the hardest part. This is about what comes next. Two evenings. Real skills. A room full of people rooting for you.

Sign Up Now
Questions? Jill Doyle: 317-379-1879 | jdoyle@investhamiltoncounty.com
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