The Way Out
Ruben Gaona is the Executive Director at My Way Out, where a diverse community of resources and services support individuals in overcoming past mistakes. Ruben is also the Co-Founder of The Way Out, a program that connects employers with Justice-Involved Jobseekers. As the Founder of 2ndChanceWisconsin, LLC, Ruben educates individuals on marketing themselves to employers despite life obstacles. With a background in employment and training at various organizations, including the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Ruben has a passion for helping individuals improve their job skills. Ruben's educational background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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The Way Out
THE WAY OUT (TWO) is breaking the cycle of incarceration through technology and living wage jobs. TWO is a comprehensive fair-chance employment platform, that aligns employers with qualified Justice Involved Job Seekers (JIJS). TWO also provides the JIJS with supportive services providers to help them integrate into their new roles successfully.