Connecting each prisoner to a job in the community in advance of his or her release date is a critical step to facilitating a successful return to the community. Programming during incarceration (discussed in Policy Statement 15, Education and Vocational Training, and Policy Statement 16, Work Experience) can prepare the prisoner to take advantage of the expansion of workforce opportunities in the community, as outlined in the previous policy statement, Creation of Employment Opportunities. Many individuals will still require assistance in finding and obtaining appropriate positions, however. Corrections staff and employment services providers should seek to promote direct linkages to jobs by increasing the flow of information and resources between the institution and the community. Employers can visit a prison to learn more about potential employees, and One-Stop career centers can offer individuals their services even before they return the community. Work-release programs that allow prisoners to gain experience in the community and written information provided upon release can also promote effective transitions. The key to all of these efforts is cooperation that reaches across prison walls to maximize efficiency and opportunity.