What Second-Chance Hiring Really Looks Like
Beyond the Label: Hiring for Potential Second-chance hiring isn’t just a trend. It’s a movement built on the belief that people are more than their past, and that with the right opportunity, they can thrive. At PEP, we’ve seen this truth come to life through dozens of employer partnerships across Texas. Companies that hire our […]
Who’s Hiring PEP Grads? A Look at Our Employment Partners
Employers Who Believe in Second Chances Every PEP graduate reenters society with the tools to lead, contribute, and grow. But that journey is only possible when employers are willing to offer a second chance. Fortunately, across Texas, a growing network of businesses is doing exactly that. These employers see the value in hiring men who […]
Why Every PEP Graduate Is a Ripple Effect
Change Doesn’t Stop at the Prison Gates When a man completes the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, the result is more than personal growth, it’s a chain reaction. Every graduate of PEP represents more than an individual success. He becomes a catalyst for transformation across families, workplaces, and communities. Impact That Reaches Families First Many participants in […]
Can PEP Really Change a Life? Here’s What the Data Says
Stories Are Powerful, But So Is Data Everyone loves a good success story. But in a world driven by metrics and results, PEP doesn’t just rely on inspiring testimonials. It backs up transformation with hard data, numbers that reflect deep, long-term change. By the Numbers The statistics speak for themselves: These numbers represent real progress, […]
After Graduation: How PEP’s eSchool Supports Long-Term Success
The Work Doesn’t Stop at Graduation Walking across the stage at a PEP graduation is a milestone, but it’s not the finish line. It’s the beginning of the next phase, one that’s just as important. That’s where eSchool comes in. eSchool is PEP’s post-release support system for graduates reentering society. It provides continued learning, accountability, […]
Why Employers Trust PEP Grads
A Proven Track Record The Prison Entrepreneurship Program has earned the trust of hundreds of employers across Texas by consistently preparing returning citizens to thrive in the workplace. With thousands of graduates, PEP maintains a strong employment rate within 90 days of release, and most graduates secure work in less than a month. Skills That […]
How PEP Builds Confidence from Day One
Confidence Is the Foundation of Change For many incarcerated men, confidence is the first casualty of incarceration. Years of isolation, stigma, and regret can erode a person’s sense of self-worth. The Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) addresses this challenge head-on, beginning on the very first day. PEP’s approach is rooted in the belief that every individual […]
How PEP Measures Success Beyond Profit
Business Is Just One Outcome At the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, starting a business is one of many outcomes, but it is not the only measure of success. The program prepares men for entrepreneurship, but also for leadership, employment, and personal responsibility. When a participant transforms his thinking and follows through on his commitments, that matters […]
How Families Are Supported During PEP Programs
Reentry Begins With Family At the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, reentry is not a one-person journey. The growth that takes place inside the program reaches beyond the participant. It touches families, children, and entire support systems. When a man commits to change, the impact often begins at home. PEP recognizes this and builds family awareness and […]
The Truth About Recidivism—and How PEP Breaks the Cycle
What Is Recidivism? Recidivism refers to the tendency of a person with a criminal conviction to reoffend and return to prison. It is a major challenge within the U.S. justice system and one of the key indicators used to measure the effectiveness of reentry and rehabilitation programs. Nationally, the recidivism rate remains high. Studies show […]
