Accountability & Monitoring
There are benefits for employers who hire through DuComb Center. Program participants are carefully supervised, including frequent random drug testing, regular meetings with dedicated case managers, and classes that help them develop the personal and professional skills they need to be successful.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The federal government seeks to encourage the hiring of ex-offenders by offering a tax credit program for employers. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development can help you apply to participate in this program.
Federal Bonding Program
This program provides free bond coverage for individuals who are not commercially bondable, including work release participants and ex-offenders. The program provides fidelity bond insurance for up to six months for any job seeker with risk factors and applies to any job except self-employment. Bonds are issued in increments of $5,000 for a period of six months. The maximum bond is $25,000.
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development can help you apply to participate in this bonding program.