The old ways of hiring no longer work.
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You are facing a widening skills gap. Relying on traditional recruiting methods leave you with:
Critical Roles Sit Empty: Projects stall because you don't have the hands to do the work.
High Turnover Drains Your Budget: You spend money training people who leave in six months.
A Workforce Unprepared for the Future: Your workforce isn't ready for the industry shifts coming soon.
Leadership Burdened by Stress: You are stuck firefighting staffing issues and managing unproductive employees instead of focusing on strategy and growth.
Sleepless Nights: You shouldn't lose sleep over your workforce.
You shouldn't have to guess how to find, train, and keep the people you need. We can help.
The Blueprint for a Future-Ready Workforce.
Most leaders struggle to translate high-level policy into real-world results. At The Redemption Collective, we bridge the gap between strategy and execution by providing the systems and talent pipelines you need. We help you stop feeling disconnected from the ground level so you can adapt, compete, and lead with total confidence.
How TRC Elevates Your Workforce:
Design: The Clear Path Forward
We assess your needs, remove performance barriers, and build modern talent systems—including Registered Apprenticeships and long-term pipelines—engineered specifically for growth and retention.
Unlock: Access Unbeatable Talent
We help you access resilient, overlooked talent pools your competitors ignore, such as justice-impacted individuals and community-based pipelines.
Transform: A Culture Where People Stay
We equip your leaders and staff with inclusive training and tools to build a culture where people stay, grow, and contribute.
Meet Your Guide: Joshua Johnson
Rooted in Lived Experience. Guided by Expertise.
Joshua Johnson is known for turning complex workforce challenges into practical, high-impact solutions.
As a former Wisconsin State Director of Apprenticeship and a national workplace and industry strategist, Joshua understands the technical side of workforce development—the policies, the grants, and the regulations. But he also understands the human side.
The Redemption Collective was born out of a desire to empower voices and elevate organizations and teams simultaneously. We believe that when you provide clarity and opportunity to your workforce, your business doesn't just function, it flourishes.
"We equip leaders with the strategies they need to adapt, compete, and drive measurable impact."
Apprenticeship Strategy
Design, Strengthen, and Scale.
Most organizations want stronger talent systems, but the complexity of design, documentation, and implementation slows everything down. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on the training.
What We Do:
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Program design and modernization.
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National & State Registered Apprenticeship (RA) technical assistance.
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Industry association advising.
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Workforce pipeline development.
Workforce Consulting
Unlock New Talent Pools.
If you continue to search for talent where everyone else is looking, you will continue to struggle like everyone else. We open the door to new labor sources — including justice-impacted talent — so you can build a stronger, more reliable workforce.
What We Do:
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Talent acquisition strategy.
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Correctional system and reentry pathway integration.
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Employer engagement planning.
Speaking & Training
Curated Platforms for Leadership & Innovation.
Data doesn't change culture; stories do. We provide the inspiration and practical training your team needs to shift their mindset.
Offerings:
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Keynotes & Executive Panels.
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Storytelling and culture-shift workshops.
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Customized staff trainings.
Next Steps
Whether you have a singular issue you need to address or you are looking for a powerful transformation, The Redemption Collective is ready to partner with you.
We operate throughout the United States from our headquarters in Charolotte, NC on a project-fee basis or a retainer (preferred by many of our partners).
Who we're impacting
The Perfect Partner Experience
"Josh's second-chance storytelling is a powerful, authentic solution for labor shortages. Audiences leave with both practical strategies and a completely different mindset about recruitment."
Jenni Chase
VP Workforce Development
National Glass Association
"Joshua's workshop was very powerful and inspiring. Over my personal career and journey to leadership I have been through a lot of coaching & seminars and this one was very impactful!"
A Happy Client
Director of Operations
The Boldt Company
“This workshop is a must-attend for hiring managers and HR professionals. When we create opportunities for people impacted by the justice system, we strengthen our workforce and build safer, more resilient communities.”
Dan Webster
Director of D & I
Walbec Group
THE REDEMPTION COLLECTIVE PARTNERS: EMPOWERING SECOND CHANCES
This space features the businesses and organizations led by formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs. By supporting them, you invest directly in economic empowerment and successful reentry. Click the logo to learn more. And be sure to return to this page as more entrepreneurs are added.
