Second Chances and First-Class Talent

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn’t.


We make access to business education and career success real.

Resilience Education has been breaking cycles of incarceration for over 15 years with in-prison and post-release programs. Through business education, mentorship, and a professional support network, we have seen first-class talent pursue lasting careers.

Second Chance Month was established to unlock opportunities for over 70 million Americans with records. The barriers to reentry and scarce opportunities make rebuilding tough, but the Second Chance Act (2007) is working. State-level reincarceration rates have dropped by 23%.

1000s of Resilience learners have become successful entrepreneurs, law students, and business professionals, charting new pathways with their second chance.

This April, let’s turn attention into action. Donate to our Second Chance Month campaign.

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To give a gift by check, mail your donation to our address: 2043 Wilson Blvd #17050, Arlington, VA 22216

Resilience Education (Tax ID 46-1134670) is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization incorporated in the state of Virginia.

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    Second Chance Supporter

    Boost learning opportunities for justice-impacted people. Your gift empowers individuals to benefit from the wealth of resources available in the Resilient Professional Community.

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    Programming Advocate

    Help us deliver high-quality business and financial education courses. Your generous contributions uplift justice-involved learners who are ready to rebuild their careers.

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    Career Growth Champion

    Power our 1:1 career and education services, including advisors to help entrepreneurs get started and admissions counsellors to help with college applications.

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    Mentorship Mobilizer

    Your donation provides systems-impacted individuals with experienced mentors from different industries, building career connections and amplifying long-term impact.

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    New Business Visionary

    Invest in the creation of brand-new business education and workforce development programs, such as entrepreneurship incubators and other innovative initiatives.

Rick, Resilience Education Graduate from Dillwyn Correctional Center

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“This program not only helped me get educated but also gave me hope. How do you express the incredible gratitude you feel for the gift of education and freedom?”

Helenia, Resilience Education Graduate from Fluvanna Correctional Center

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“Resilience Education and the Darden MBAs helped me to discover the potential I really had. It helped me build my confidence, self-esteem, and belief that I could do anything I set my mind to.”