Restorative
Pathways
A free, full-time workforce development training program that prepares individuals for real employment — across multiple industries, including construction, infrastructure, green energy, healthcare and more.
Built for people who are ready to work. Seriously.
Restorative Pathways is a structured, full-time, trauma-informed workforce training initiative delivered by City Startup Labs. It is designed for individuals who are motivated, committed and serious about taking that next step on a career pathway.
We emphasize professionalism and workplace readiness, then build industry-specific skills while stacking job-ready credentials. Participants leave with useful certifications, employer connections, and the foundation to not only get a job, but to stay employed.
Credentials. Readiness.
Real Opportunity.
Example: Construction-related — OSHA 10, Flagger, Work Zone Installer, Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO), and CPR/First Aid.
Professional communication, reliability, punctuality — the skills that land jobs and build careers.
Hands-on coaching so that you can present yourself positively with clarity and confidence.
Connections and interview opportunities with hiring partners across multiple industries.
Construction & Infrastructure
Build-ready skills for the trades workforce pipeline.
Electrical & Plumbing
Foundational pathways into licensed trade careers.
Green Energy & Environment
Emerging sector skills in sustainability and clean energy.
Water & Public Works
Infrastructure roles supporting municipalities and utilities.
Customer Service & Employment
Professional readiness for general workforce entry.
Healthcare Pathways
Entry points into the healthcare workforce pipeline.
We take this seriously. We need you to as well.
The program is rigorous. Cohorts are full-time with 100% attendance expected. Professional behavior, punctuality, and proactive communication are required from day one — because that's what employers expect.
This is not a part-time or drop-in program.
Attendance is expected at every session.
Conduct yourself professionally at all times.
On time, proactive, every day.
Eight steps. One complete process.
Each step of this multi-part application process is intentional and required. Complete them in order — an incomplete application will not be considered.
Start here. Complete the official program application.
→ Open the applicationHelp us understand your support needs.
→ Complete the assessmentShare your background, experience, and goals.
→ Complete the formTell us in your own words why you want to be part of Restorative Pathways.
→ Complete the statementComplete at high5test.com. Keep your results on screen — you'll need them for Step 6.
→ Take the HIGH5 assessmentSubmit your HIGH5 results. Have them ready before starting.
→ Submit your resultsComplete this final step to round out your application.
→ Complete the pre-assessmentRequired for all applicants. Space is limited — register early.
→ Register here
Upcoming cohorts — applications now open.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now or register for an upcoming info session to learn more about the program and what to expect.
We don't reduce people to a single story.
Every person who walks through our doors brings a full life — not just a background. This talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shapes how we see the individuals we work with and why we refuse to let one chapter define what someone is capable of.
Watch before you apply. It will tell you something about who we are.
Connected to the broader workforce ecosystem.
Through City Startup Labs, Restorative Pathways is aligned with leading national workforce organizations — so the pathways participants enter are recognized and supported at scale.
Building Talent Foundation
National construction industry network connecting workforce pipelines directly to employers across the country.
JFF 75 Million Network
Jobs for the Future initiative advancing economic mobility for those without a four-year degree.
"This is a serious opportunity for individuals who are ready to work — and we are serious about preparing them to succeed."
Shaheedah Ross, Program Director — Restorative PathwaysClear answers.
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Ready to take the next step?
Applications are now open. Space is limited.