Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity is not.
We exist to close the gap between a past mistake
and a limitless future.
The Problem
A System of Exclusion
Millions of Americans interact with the justice system every year. For most, a record is a permanent barrier to economic stability. The "correctional" system often corrects nothing, trapping talented individuals in cycles of poverty and recidivism simply because they are denied a fair chance to work.
The Solution
One Connected Pathway
Persevere and Banyan Labs operate as a single engine of transformation. Persevere provides the training, life skills, and wraparound support inside prisons and communities. Banyan Labs provides the bridge: real employment, real projects, and real careers in the tech industry. We offer multiple technology pathways including AI tools, Data Engineering, Fullstack Development, Project Management, Data Analytics, Security+, Network+, and more.
"We are building a future where a past mistake does not define a future potential."
What We Believe
Talent is Universal
Intelligence and creativity are distributed equally. Opportunity is not. We fix the distribution error.
Transformation is Possible
No one is the sum of their worst moments. Given the right tools and community, radical growth happens.
Work is Dignity
A job is more than a paycheck. It's autonomy, pride, and the ability to provide for a family.
Excellence is Advocacy
The best way to change minds about justice-impacted talent is to deliver undeniable, world-class work.
The Ripple Effect
When one person succeeds, a family is restored, a community is strengthened, and the cycle is broken.
"I watched my father go to prison, and I thought that was my path too. Banyan Labs didn't just give me a job; they gave my children a different version of a father. The cycle stops with me."
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Hire our talent. Support the mission. Be part of the change.