Build Your Workforce.
Change a Life.
Empowering every incarcerated individual in the United States with opportunities for rehabilitation, learning, and skills development, so they can succeed both now and upon reentry into society.
85%
HR leaders say that second
chance hires perform the same or better than other employees
We’ve worked with…
Across the country, thousands of motivated, skilled individuals are ready to work, but are never presented with opportunities. Workbay connects businesses like yours with trained, certified talent preparing for their next chapter. When you hire through Workbay, you’re not just filling a position, you’re addressing your evolving workforce needs, reducing reoffending, and strengthening your community.
Supporting Second Chance Month
A chance to do things differently
Every success story here represents more than personal transformation, it is a win for entire communities. When individuals leave prison with skills, qualifications, and a clear path to employment, the likelihood of reoffending drops dramatically.
Some of our courses
A few system stats
200,000people actively preparing for employment with you
132,000Jobs applied for,
by skilled workers
25,000Resumes created,
ready for you to read
3,800Hours of learning
completed
Ready for life beyond incarceration
Release is not the end of the journey, it is the beginning of a new chapter. Workbay ensures that learning and growth do not stop at the prison gates. From accredited training and industry certifications to real-world job opportunities, every step is designed to prepare individuals for success long after they return home. By connecting directly with employers and continuing professional development online, our users can build on the skills, confidence, and ambition they have developed inside, turning preparation into lasting opportunity.
Employment Reduces Recidivism
Recidivism rates reduce from 52% to 16% when the individual gains employment
Our system users
By joining Workbay, your business gains access to a pool of motivated, skilled, pre-trained candidates who are ready to contribute from day one. These individuals have invested in their own development, earning skills and certifications that align with the needs of sectors such as yours, including construction, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Creating a profile and posting your jobs on Workbay not only helps you fill vacancies with capable talent, it also reduces reoffending, strengthens communities, and saves public resources. It is recruitment with purpose and results.
Your business
Inside prison, opportunity can feel distant, but it is Workbay’s mission to change this. We bring accredited learning, industry-recognised training, and personal development directly to those who want to prepare for a better future. From digital literacy to vocational qualifications, our platform equips incarcerated individuals with the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to step into meaningful employment on release. Every course completed, every qualification earned, is a step away from the past and a step toward lasting independence.
Incarcerated individuals
Workbay supports the people who make rehabilitation possible. For officers, we provide training that strengthens professional skills and promotes safer, more effective engagement with incarcerated learners. For administrative staff, our dashboards and reporting tools offer real-time insight into learner progress, program participation, and outcomes, helping facilities meet targets, streamline processes, and demonstrate success. By empowering staff with the right resources and information, Workbay makes rehabilitation more achievable for everyone involved.
Correctional staff
Release is not the end of the learning journey, it is the beginning of a new one. Workbay ensures that individuals can continue their education, upskill, and connect with employers long after they leave prison. Our job-matching tools, resume builders, and training resources are all designed to support a successful reintegration into society. Every continued lesson learned and every job secured reduces the risk of returning to prison, creating a stronger foundation for both the individual and the community.