Contact us:

Phone       
773.336.6086

E-mail
ntjn@heartlandalliance.org

Address                        
National Transitional Jobs Network
in c/o Heartland Alliance   
4411 N. Ravenswood         
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60640                         

• Technical Assistance Request
• Best Practices Reports
• Financial Operations
• Sample Job Descriptions
• Sample Contracts

For organizations looking to start or improve upon an already existing Transitional Jobs program, the task can seem daunting.  One of the primary benefits of joining the Transitional Jobs Network is program technical assistance (TA).  TA includes the following: a collection of best practices and operational documents, linkage with relevant TJ experts, assistance in the search for funding, advice on measuring outcomes and developing research protocols, and subsidized travel for on-site consultation.

The resource on this page are designed to get you started.  To request additional information, contact the Network Coordinator.

Technical Assistance Request

The National Transitional Jobs Network can assist you in many ways. Our technical assistance can include:

• Developing champion(s) for a TJ program
• Assistance identifying funding options
• Financial management
• Assistance with political support
• Developing/Refining a plan for program growth
• Staff Recruitment, Training, Orientation
• Developing/Adapting TJ programs for specific populations
• Program Evaluation and Data collection
• Other operational issues

Click here for a Needs Assessment form to help you think critically about all areas of your TJ program.

Click here to download a Technical Assistance Request Form.

Best Practices Reports

Transitional Jobs: A Workforce Strategy for Cities
A report on the Transitional Jobs Project by National League of Cities, 2006
A collection of stories from Transitional Jobs programs around the nation with a summary of lessons learned.

Designing a Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin: A Report to the Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development by the Transitional Jobs Task Force
August 1, 2003

Financial Operations

Budgets for Transitional Employment Programs, an Overview
Transitional Work Corporation

Sample Performance Payment Schedule
Community Jobs Program

Financing Transitional Jobs Programs: A Strategic Guide to Federal Funding Sources National League of Cities

Sample Job Descriptions

Transitional Work Corporation: Career Advisor

Transitional Work Corporation: Senior Vice President of Operations

Transitional Work Corporation: Senior Vice President of Programs

Goodwill Career Services Job Description: Director of Career Services

Sample Contracts

Sample TJ Program Work-Site Partner Agreement
Community United Head Start