To improve public safety by restoring former offenders to productive roles in society through training, counseling and education programs that remove the barriers to meaningful employment and that teach skills for today's workforce.
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Of all the agencies with which I deal, CEi has
proven the most reliable in responding to our
most difficult assignments and needs.
Don Hoffmeyer
Koch Foods
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Although nothing replaces a good employee, most of our workers qualify for the Work
Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) worth $2,400. Think of it! You
can actually make money when purchasing our labor. To
receive your credit:
Check with our office about
worker eligibility.
On the date of hire, complete
the back of IRS Form 8850
and ETA Form 9061
By the 28th day from the hire
date, mail both forms to:
Department of Labor
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 253-6664
Federal Bonding Program
The Federal Bonding Program provides Fidelity Bonds that guarantee honesty for “at-risk”, hard-to-place job seekers. The bonds cover the first six months of employment at no cost to the job applicant or the employer. More information Tennessee contact
On-the-Job-Training
When an employer identifies the need to fill a vacant position and is willing to hire an individual who has no prior experience in the vacant position, an on-the-job training contract may be developed with the Career Center. Under this agreement, the local program can pay up to 50% of the trainee’s wages during the specified training period. Chattanooga employers Nashville employers
The Renewal Community Tax Initiative
The Renewal Community Tax Initiative (Chattanooga only) provides a $1,500 a year federal tax incentives for businesses in a Renewal Community Zone that hire people who live in a Renewal Community Zone.
See if your business is in a RCZ More information
IRS Form 8850 - PreScreening Notice and Certification Request