Southern Solidarity Opportunity Center
The Southern Solidarity Opportunity Center empowers formerly incarcerated individuals to build stable, fulfilling careers in the hospitality industry by providing:
specialized industry-focused training,
compassionate guidance,
and connections to second-chance employers.
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.