New Chance Inc

Through a partnership with Church World Service, New Chance Inc. implements the United States Reception and Placement (USRP) Program to welcome newly arriving refugees to Alaska. The program provides comprehensive support during their initial 90 days in the U.S., including airport reception, housing preparation, cultural orientation, and community & employment connections. In 2024, New Chance Inc. welcomed and assisted 42 individuals through this program, helping them begin their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency in Alaska.

CSS - Job Readiness - This grant supported the development and statewide delivery of a virtual Job Readiness curriculum to help refugees and humanitarian parolees prepare for employment in Alaska. The curriculum was written and instructed in 2024. Through this program, New Chance Inc. exceeded its outcome goals, serving more than 70 participants through online classes focused on job search skills, resume building, and workforce integration. As clients learn job readiness skills, they also naturally improve their English through practical, work-related communication and interactive lessons.

CSS - Education & Employment Program serving 323 clients in completing job assessment, writing resumes, job searches and interview assistance, job coaching, interview interpretations, onboarding support to client and employers, as well as check-ins after employment. To complete this work, our team works hard on networking and connecting clients with welcoming employers.