Welcome Project Rebound Broncos!


The Career Center is here to support our students in our Project Rebound community!

Welcome to the affinity page for students in Project Rebound! On this page you will find resources tailored to giving advice and support to both currently and formerly incarcerated students on campus. These resources will cover topics such as career related organizations, career advice, on campus resources, and general student support resources in the form of website links, videos, resources, and blogs!

Be sure to follow this community to get updates on the information available in this section!


Curated Resources

  • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Career Pathways resources!
  • Careeronestop – The purpose of ReEntry.CareerOneStop is to provide correctional institutions and other secure facilities with access to CareerOneStop’s full range of career, training, and job search resources.
  • Jails to Jobs – Jails to Jobs, a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is an organization that gives ex-offenders the tools they need to find employment. On this website you’ll find a step-by-step plan to follow as you carry out your job search. 

  • Project Rebound – Project Rebound is a student support program at CPP that facilitates pathways to higher education for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, and supports the academic success, professional development and reintegration of participants.
  • TREE – The Centers for Transformation, Retention, Equity and Empowerment (TREE) is a Student Affairs department made up of six unique Cultural and Identity Centers at Cal Poly Pomona. We seek to empower our community through diversity, inclusion, justice and authenticity. Learn more about the Centers below, and explore our website for ways to stay involved.

  • Anti-Recidivism Coalition – Offering guidance and care to returning individuals to help them navigate the challenges of reentry.


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Read the full USNews article by Ilana Kowarski and Sarah Wood Here.

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Career Center Build 97 - Room 128
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91786

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Regular Hours Drop-in Advising
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
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Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)

Current students can schedule an appointment with a Career Coach through CPP Connect.

Alumni do NOT have access to CPP Connect and must register with the Career Center for Appointment Access.