Baltimore, MD – June 18, 2025 — The 2nd & 3rd Life Career Program, an initiative by Causing to Forget, is changing the way we think about workforce development. Designed for adults who have experienced extended periods of unemployment, economic hardship, or mental health struggles, this program is not simply about getting people back to work—it’s about healing, restoring dignity, and launching individuals into lives of purpose.
While many career programs focus exclusively on job readiness, the 2nd & 3rd Life Career Program takes a holistic approach, combining skill-building with mentorship, mental health support, and spiritual empowerment. Participants are not only equipped for the workforce—they are nurtured to rediscover their worth, overcome past traumas, and align their lives with a greater calling.
“Too many people are trying to move forward professionally while still wounded personally,” says Yolanda Palmer. “Our program recognizes that people need healing just as much as they need job skills. That’s why we address both.”
Key Components of the Program Include:
- Career Skills Training: Resume building, digital literacy, technical certifications, and job placement support.
- Mental Health Mentorship: Referrals to licensed professionals, group sessions, and workshops for emotional resilience and self-esteem.
- Faith-Based Guidance: Coaching that helps participants align personal growth with spiritual values.
- Ongoing Support: Life coaching, financial literacy, and a supportive peer network that continues even after employment begins.
Participants in the program have gone on to secure gainful employment, reunite with family members, complete certification programs, and even start small businesses—but most importantly, they’ve found renewed confidence and purpose.
This program serves mothers, returning citizens, survivors of trauma, and anyone who has fallen through the cracks of traditional support systems. For them, the 2nd & 3rd Life Career Program is more than a job opportunity—it’s a fresh start.
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The 2nd & 3rd Life Career Program by Causing to Forget welcomes new participants, partner organizations, and donors who believe in the power of redemption and opportunity. Whether you’re an employer seeking to hire motivated talent or a supporter who wants to invest in transformation, your role is critical in this movement.
About the 2nd & 3rd Life Career Program by Causing to Forget
The 2nd & 3rd Life Career Program, an initiative of Causing to Forget, is a faith-informed, trauma-conscious workforce development and education program designed to help underserved adults overcome barriers such as mental health challenges, poverty, and prolonged unemployment. By offering holistic, person-centered solutions, the program helps participants rebuild their lives and re-enter society with confidence, skills, and support.
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About Causing to Forget
Causing to Forget is a Baltimore-based nonprofit committed to breaking cycles of poverty and unemployment through faith-based mentoring, education, mental health support, and leadership development. Its programs empower underserved adults to reclaim their futures with confidence and clarity.
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