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Partner With Us 
to Create Jobs and Second Chances

When businesses open their doors to second chances, lives change — and so do workplaces. Partnering with JUMPSTART South Carolina gives your company the opportunity to make a lasting impact and strengthen our state’s workforce.

Become an employer partner

Stronger Workforces Start With Second Chances

Our mission is simple: connect prepared, job-ready individuals with employers who value reliability and purpose. These partnerships fill critical roles, strengthen teams, and give men and women rebuilding their lives the chance to succeed again.

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Proven Talent, Ready to Work

JUMPSTART graduates are job-ready candidates with real skills, proven character, and determination. Each has completed a 40-week reentry program that builds both professional capability and personal integrity.

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Lower Turnover,

Higher Commitment

Employers who partner with JUMPSTART see stronger retention and loyalty. Our graduates are motivated to build meaningful careers, making them dependable, long-term contributors to your team.

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Strengthening Communities

Every hire supports second chances and fuels community growth. By bringing returning citizens into the workforce, businesses help reduce recidivism and strengthen South Carolina’s economy.

Business Partners

There are many
ways to partner

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Employ a released citizen

Provide meaningful employment for an individual, restoring confidence and making a difference.

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Become an Employer Partner

Build an ongoing relationship with JUMPSTART SC through hiring, mentoring, and sponsorship opportunities.

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Give Financially

Pledge a portion of your profits or sponsor training and reentry programs that prepare men and women for the workforce.

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Other Ways to Partner

Host employee volunteer days, fund community events, or support our social enterprises through services and referrals.

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Are there tax benefits to employing a citizen re-entering society post-incarceration?

What social enterprises are available for my business to utilize?

What is JUMPSTART SC?

How did JUMPSTART SC get started?

Can I come to a JUMPSTART SC event to learn more if I’m interested in partnering?

Become a Business Partner Today

Partnership is more than a program — it’s a step toward lasting change. Join a growing network of South Carolina employers and organizations choosing to make their work matter.