An Atlanta nonprofit is helping formerly incarcerated women find jobs

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2019, file photo job seekers fill out applications during a job fair at Dolphin Mall in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Formerly incarcerated people often face high barriers to employment. Women on the Rise, an Atlanta nonprofit, is hosting the third annual Second Chance Resource & Job Fair to help justice-impacted women build their careers.

The free event hosted at the Fulton County Metropolitan Library will offer skills training, mock interviews, assistance with vital records, and connections to second-chance employers.

Attendees can also receive help with accessing SNAP benefits, Medicaid, and finding mental health resources.