Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)

Published: 11/15/2022 | Last Updated: 04/30/2025

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In the 1970s the Vera Institute of Justice began the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) as a demonstration project. Officially established in 1996 as a 501(c)3, CEO is a nonprofit organization that helps people who have been involved with the criminal justice system find employment following incarceration or criminal conviction. CEO has operations based in 30 cities, across twelve states. Additionally, CEO pursues criminal justice reform and public policy advocacy efforts. The organization provides various programs and services, including:

Transitional work programs
Vocational support services
Job readiness training
Counseling
Job coaching and placement
Retention services

CEO partners with local communities to offer its services to help formerly incarcerated individuals find and maintain employment opportunities. Through their programs, CEO focuses on helping individuals find employment as well as providing ongoing support to ensure their success in the workplace. CEO’s programs and partnerships attempt to address recidivism rates by providing: