Southern Solidarity Opportunity Center

The Southern Solidarity Opportunity Center empowers formerly incarcerated individuals to build stable, fulfilling careers in the hospitality industry.

Logo of Southern Solidarity Opportunity Center with illustrations of a waiter, chef, waitress, and bartender above a hand holding a serving tray with the acronym SSOC and the full name at the bottom.

We provide specialized industry-focused training, compassionate guidance, and connections to second-chance employers.

Learn more about our hospitality job readiness program

As a program of the UNITE HERE Education and Support Fund, we are dedicated to fostering resilience, equity, and opportunity in New Orleans through sustained investment in hospitality workforce readiness and long-term professional growth.