Re-Entry

A two-day conference to help community members facing obstacles to employment gain the skills and resources needed to obtain and maintain employment. 

Monday, May 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Library Partnership Branch - Employability Skills and Job Retention

Day one will include workshops on job search, interview skills, remote work, and keeping a job. Lunch provided.

Tuesday, May 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Library Partnership Branch - Workforce Re-Entry Kit Building Day

On day two, gather tangible resources for success from local vendors, including:

• Bus pass
• Community ID 
• Library card
• Interview clothing
• Cell phone or tablet

Documents to Bring

For Community ID

To receive a Community ID from the Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County (recognized by the City of Gainesville, Alachua County and Gainesville Police Department), please bring:

• Photo Identification - Valid or expired driver's license or state ID, Department of Corrections ID, school ID, military ID or other.
• Proof of Address- Rental agreement, utility bill, vehicle registration, medical bill, or two pieces of business or personal mail.
• Proof of Age - Birth certificate, passport (expired or current), insurance policy, school record, religious record of birth (copy of proof of age stored in secure location for three years).

 

To receive help replacing your ID through Holy Trinity if you haven't had a Florida identification since 2010, please bring:

• Certified birth certificate, valid passport, or immigration papers.
• Social security card or verification of social security number.      
• ​​Two proofs of residential address. Can self-certify with only one proof. Post Office box not acceptable.
• For unhoused persons, a "letter of homelessness" is helpful because the person qualifies for a free ID. 

Persons who got an ID after 2010 have this information on file and do not need to renew it, unless they want to change the address on the ID. In that case, two proofs of residential address. 

For Phone or Tablet

To qualify with Safelink Wireless for a free phone or tablet, please bring:

• Driver's license
• Proof of SNAP (food stamps) or Medicaid benefits OR
• Proof of Supplemental Security Income or income under $17,427 a year

For Library Card

To sign up for a free Alachua County Library District card, please bring: 

Any current, valid photo ID with Florida address. If the photo ID does not have the current Florida address, residency can be verified with:

• Voter's Registration Card
• Rent or utility receipt
• Personal checkbook with imprinted name and address
• Property tax notice
• Name and address on mail with canceled postage, including forwarded mail
• Telephone listing in current telephone directory

Register

Walk-ins welcome. 

Have questions?

Contact Alachua County Library District at literacy@aclib.us or 352-334-3939, and Library Partnership Resource Center at 352-334-0160.

Monday, May 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Headquarters Library, Meeting Room A

Open to all job seekers. Meet with potential employers and representatives from community resource providers to access training, benefits, and more.

Job seekers, you do not have to register or attend the Re-Entry Partnership Conference to attend the job and resource fair. 

Participating organizations

• Action Labor
• Agency for Persons with Disabilities - Tacachale
• Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
• Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office
• Alachua County Public Schools
• Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
• Catholic Charities
• Community Spring
• Crunch Fitness
• Dampier Septic Tank
• Education Station & Preschool
• Educational Opportunity Center
• Employment Services VA Hospital
• Episcopal Children's Services
• Florida Department of Corrections 
• Gainesville Housing Authority
• Gainesville Police Department
• Granny Nannies
• Hotel Indigo
• JMI Resource
• Mega Social Enterprises
• Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
• O2B Kids
• Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
• Ross Dynamic Medical Solutions
• RTS - Department of Transportation & Mobility
• Santa Fe College
• Three Rivers Legal Services
• Trader Joe's
• UF Health Shands
• Unique Caring Opportunities
• University of Florida - Healthy Families

For Businesses and Community Partners

You are invited to the Community Job and Resource Fair! Participation is free and includes parking, six-foot table, chairs, and WiFi. Sign up by May 18 for one of 25 available spots.

Contact Cherie Kelly at cherie.kelly@pfsf.org or 352-334-0160 for more details. 

Sign Up