“2nd Chance For New Beginnings runs two signature programs — choose the one that fits:
“The Tomas Bridge Initiative”
The Tomas Bridge Initiative is a 12-week program that brings digital literacy, confidence-building, and real-world career exposure directly to middle-school-aged youth (ages 11–14) through partnerships with schools and community organizations across Fulton and Clayton Counties.
Rather than waiting until a career gap becomes a crisis, TBI meets students early — helping them see what’s possible long before the stakes get high. Every session is designed and delivered in partnership with the schools and organizations that already know these students best.
How to get involved:
- Schools & organizations: Start a partnership — bring the program to your students
- Sponsors & donors: See sponsorship options
Introduction: LaunchPath ATL
LaunchPath ATL is a signature program of 2nd Chance For New Beginnings, specifically designed to address the critical transition period between reentry and sustainable career placement. Named for the path it creates toward independence, LaunchPath ATL serves as the “connective tissue” that ensures no participant falls through the cracks of the employment system due to their past.
The core philosophy of LaunchPath ATL is that a job is more than a paycheck — it is a foundation for dignity, stability, and community reintegration. We recognize that the gap between a past mistake and a future career is often filled with systemic barriers. LaunchPath ATL systematically dismantles those barriers through a structured, four-pillar approach that prepares, trains, and places participants into high-demand roles within our partner networks.
By combining intensive case management with practical workforce development, LaunchPath ATL doesn’t just help someone find a job — it helps them build a life. We focus on the whole person, ensuring that by the time a participant completes the program, they are not only employable but empowered to lead and succeed in their chosen field
The Three Pillars:
Helping participants obtain IDs, Social Security cards, and birth certificates.
Financial literacy, opening a bank account, and time management.
Professional resume building, addressing employment gaps, and mock interviews.
Vouchers or classes for forklift certification, OSHA-10, or basic computer skills.
Moving participants into the 2nd Chance Staffing pipeline for immediate work.
Pairing participants with a success coach who has navigated the reentry process.
How Can I get Involved?
Donate
| Amount | What it Provides | The Result |
| $25 | Work Readiness Kit | Covers the cost of a state ID or specialized work gloves/safety gear. |
| $75 | The Commute Pack | Provides a 30-day bus pass or gas card to ensure they get to work on time. |
| $150 | Professional Certification | Covers the testing fees for OSHA-10 or Forklift Certification. |
| $300 | The Full Bridge | Sponsors one participant through the entire LaunchPath ATL program. |
Volunteer
“Your time is the most valuable asset you can share.”
- Mock Interviewer: Help participants practice their “elevator pitch” and answer tough questions about their past.
- Guest Speaker: Share your expertise in finance, fitness, or a specific trade.
- Resume Editor: Spend 1 hour a week refining resumes for LauncPath ATL
Partner – Business Outreach
“Hire with Purpose.”
- Employer Partner: Commit to interviewing a set number of program graduates per year.
- Sponsor a Cohort: A business can fund the training for a group of 10 participants.
“LaunchPath ATL isn’t just about a paycheck; it’s about removing the specific barriers that stand between a past mistake and a future career. Your support provides the tools, the transit, and the training to cross that bridge.“