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Geographic Solutions Featured in DaVinci Awards Case Study on Entry to Employment Network

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:06:50 GMT

In February of 2026, Geographic Solutions was pleased to be named a three-star DaVinci Award recipient. This honor came through the work done to implement and launch the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority's (CALCTRA) Entry to Employment (E2E) Network project. As a result of this prestigious award, DaVinci Awards editors worked with Geographic Solutions to publish a case study, entitled Jobs in Jail: How Geographic Solutions Adapted for California State Prisons.

The case study describes how Geographic Solutions adapted its Virtual OneStop Reentry Employment Opportunities system to meet strict and secure regulations. The system was configured for restricted desktop access, blocking internet browsing, direct messaging, and public email. These enhancements provided a way for staff facilitators at prisons and jails to monitor activity, filter searches, control messaging, and restrict employer visibility. The first deployment launched at California State Prison, Solano, in January 2024, and integrated with CalJOBS.

The project faced technical, operational, legislative, and funding challenges, especially because reentry programs are not federally mandated. By March 2026, the E2E Network had expanded to all 30 state correctional facilities, with over 600 registered users, 5,994 logins, 857 résumés created, 7889 liked jobs, and 840 applications.

The article frames the program as both a rehabilitation tool and a workforce development innovation, connecting people leaving prison with second-chance employers.

Read the entire case study at the DaVinci Awards website.

Geographic Solutions Honored at 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:57:00 GMT

Geographic Solutions was recently honored at the 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards ceremony on November 18, 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that Geographic Solutions has been named an honoree on this prestigious list, celebrating the talent, creativity, and strategies that shape the Tampa Bay tech ecosystem.

This is the first time Geographic Solutions has been selected in the Partnership of the Year category for the company’s collaborative work with the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) to launch the Entry to Employment (E2E) Network successfully. Powered by Geographic Solutions VOS REO software, the E2E Network is a game-changer for building pathways from prison back into society, and ultimately, into the workplace.

This recognition underscores Geographic Solutions’ commitment to continually innovating within our product development and leveraging the strength of our partnerships to create impactful solutions. Geographic Solutions is proud to be among the 23 local innovators recognized for the 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards.

Follow the link here to read more!

VOS REO Recognized as an Honoree for the 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:48:50 GMT

We’re continually thinking about how to innovate within the development our products -- and through the strength of our partnerships. That’s why we’re happy to announce that Geographic Solutions is among 23 local innovators being recognized as honorees for the 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards. These awards celebrate the talent, creativity, and strategies shaping the Tampa Bay tech ecosystem.

This is the second year in a row that Geographic Solutions has been included on the Tampa Bay Inno Awards list. And this is the first year that we’ve been named in the Partnership of the Year category for our work on VOS REO. Justice-impacted individuals face significant hurdles in securing employment post release from prisons and jails, and this solution helps break the cycle of recidivism.

Read more about our 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards honoree nomination.

We’re Live! Second Quarter System Launch Roundup

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:54:00 GMT

We're already making significant strides with system deployments this year. So far, in the second quarter of 2025, our teams have successfully launched eight new client systems, portals, and modules across various states, territories, cities, and educational institutions.

These systems include:

👩‍💻 Texas’s Integration of AI Assist into WorkInTexas – April 2025
👩‍🔧 Indiana Registered Apprenticeship Module – April 2025
👩‍👧 Texas Non-Custodial Parent Module – May 2025
🚪 Virginia Workforce Connection’s VOSGreeter Module – May 2025
🏫 Virginia Workforce Connection’s Registered Apprenticeship Module – May 2025
💵 Iowa’s IOWAWORKS Unemployment Insurance Module – June 2025
⚖ Louisiana’s RETURN Portal – June 2025
💳 Indiana’s Work Opportunity Tax Credit Module – July 2025

These innovative solutions are designed to modernize dated systems, enhance user experience, improve operational efficiency, meet the evolving needs of our clients, and provide new opportunities to individuals in need.

Stay tuned for more updates on these and other systems as we continue to innovate and grow.

Geographic Solutions Named Honoree in Fast Company’s 2025 World Changing Ideas Awards

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:05:00 GMT

Geographic Solutions has been named a honoree of Fast Company’s 2025 World Changing Ideas Awards in the Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business category. The annual recognition honors bold and transformative efforts that tackle the world’s most pressing issues—from fresh sustainability initiatives and cutting-edge AI developments to ambitious pursuits of social equity that are helping mold the world.

This year’s award recognized Geographic Solutions’ work in developing and launching the Entry to Employment (E2E) Network in partnership with the California Prison Industry Authority and the California Employment Development Department. The E2E Network leverages Geographic Solutions’ Virtual OneStop Reentry Employment Opportunities system to provide justice-involved individuals with the necessary tools and resources to help them find employment before reentering society.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Fast Company for our impactful work on the E2E Network,” said Paul Toomey, the Founder and President of Geographic Solutions. “This award underscores our enduring commitment to using our software in transformative ways to help individuals find employment, minimize unemployment durations, reduce recidivism, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of workforce development agencies.”

This year’s awards, featured on fastcompany.com, showcase 50 winners across 12 categories and 50 additional winners across industries, for a total of 100 outstanding projects. A panel of Fast Company editors and reporters selected the winners from a pool of more than 1,500 entries and judged applications based on their impact, sustainability, design, creativity, scalability, and ability to improve society.

“The World Changing Ideas Awards have always been about showcasing the art of the possible,” says Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “We’re proud to recognize the organizations and leaders that are making meaningful progress on the biggest issues of our time.”

Follow the link here for more information about the award and honorees.

Geographic Solutions' VOS REO Featured in Our Partners' Blog Post

Mon, 05 May 2025 14:20:00 GMT

Our partners at North Carolina Department of Adult Correction have published an insightful blog post exploring how their innovative NCWorks system is bridging the employment gap for justice-impacted individuals.

By connecting them with valuable workforce resources before their release, this innovative system is designed to cultivate opportunities, reduce recidivism, and foster meaningful employment.

Follow the link here to read more!

Geographic Solutions Publishes Article in the IEP Journal

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:37:00 GMT

Check out our latest article in the IEP Journal about expanding employment opportunities for justice-impacted individuals! In the article, we explore how innovative solutions like the Entry to Employment (E2E) Network are helping to break the cycle of recidivism and create pathways to quality employment. The E2E provides justice-impacted individuals with essential job search tools and connects them with second-chance employers.

Follow the link here to read more!

WorkingNation Article Highlights Geographic Solutions’ Partnership with CALPIA

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:01:00 GMT

Check out this article from WorkingNation that highlights Geographic Solutions’ partnership with the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)! The article focuses on CALPIA’s crucial work to help break the cycle of recidivism and explores how innovative solutions like the Entry to Employment (E2E) Network can create pathways to quality employment for justice impacted individuals.

Follow the link here to read the full story.

ResNet Project Expands Tech Access at CoreCivic Facilities

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:23:00 GMT

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In keeping with its commitment to helping those in its custody successfully reenter society, and in response to the increasing call for an online presence in educational programming, CoreCivic is deploying ResNet (short for Resident Network) at 20 of its correctional facilities. This project involves the installation of a secure controlled network and the addition of new Microsoft® Surface laptops at each of these sites.

To read the entire article, visit: https://correctionalnews.com/2023/08/30/resnet-project-expands-tech-access-at-corecivic-facilities/

Our Re-entry Employment Executive, Richard Boone, Quoted in SHRM.org Article

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:32:00 GMT

SHRM, the world's largest HR association, recently published an article which discussed the results of a June study conducted by researchers from the University of South Florida that pinpointed what most employers require from job candidates with a criminal record, making them more employable than those without.

The study reinforced the need for government agencies to continue investing in programs that offer education, skills training, and other benefits that help reduce the likelihood of someone becoming a repeat offender. Our Re-entry Employment Executive, Richard Boone, said, "Providing these individuals with the hard and soft skills needed for success oftentimes doesn't help break the stigma employers have toward individuals with criminal records".

Click here to read the full SHRM article.

Geographic Solutions Announces Hire of New Business Development Executive for Corrections Industry

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:39:00 GMT

PALM HARBOR, FL (January 23, 2020) - Geographic Solutions is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Richard Boone, the organization's new Business Development Executive for Corrections. Boone brings a wealth of experience to the company's Marketing Department, including over 19 years of sales management and client relations experience, with a strong focus on state and local government agencies and federal programs.

Prior to joining Geographic Solutions, Boone built relationships in the corrections industry and led effective efforts in marketing victim notification services to state law enforcement agencies. In addition, he spent several years collaborating with state workforce agencies and offering solutions that improve improper payments by identifying and preventing overpayments in workforce programs.

At Geographic Solutions, Boone will be responsible for marketing the company's Virtual OneStop Reentry Employment Opportunities (VOS REO) solution to public and private agencies in the corrections industry. The VOS REO solution provides agencies with job search tools and related career services to help justice-involved individuals find employment and transition back to the community successfully.

"Helping our partner agencies reduce recidivism benefits everyone," says Boone. "I'm truly looking forward to being a part of a great company that does such meaningful and rewarding work." Geographic Solutions is excited to welcome Boone to the team, and is committed to supporting reentry initiatives across the country.

For more information, please contact:
Deane Toler, Director of Sales and Marketing
Geographic Solutions, Inc.
727-786-7955
DToler@geosolinc.com

Richard Boone, Business Development Executive
Geographic Solutions, Inc.
727-786-7955
RBoone@geosolinc.com

Geographic Solutions is the leading provider of integrated software for state and local workforce agencies in over 30 states and U.S. territories. The company's custom online solutions manage all federally-funded partner programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and have been designed specifically to meet the diverse needs of American Job Centers, unemployment insurance and economic development agencies, corrections facilities, and educational institutions.