An estimated 70 million people in the U.S. have an arrest or conviction record, and over 600,000 men and women are released from jail each year. Connecting the formerly incarcerated with employment is critical, providing a secure income, stability, and a connection with other members of society.
Successfully reintegrating these individuals brings many advantages. First, there are advantages to these individuals who can get a fresh start supporting and taking care of themselves and their families. Second, employers can benefit by tapping into a talented labor force to meet their workforce needs. And third, society gains when ex-offenders are connected to employment opportunities and their communities in terms of reduced recidivism and development of human capital.
Please join us for the next briefing in our America Works series today at 3:00 p.m. ET where we will discuss solutions to America’s workforce crisis through second chance hiring. Featured speakers include:
· Gene Barr, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
· Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
· Alyssa K. Lovegrove, Academic Director, Georgetown Pivot
· Lisa Mosby, Senior HR Director, DICK’S Sporting Goods
· Audrey Treasure, VP and Executive Director, Cincinnati Regional Chamber Workforce Innovation Center
· Paul Zuber, Executive Vice President, The Business Council of New York State
Topics will include:
· best practices for employers considering second chance hiring
· insights into what Chambers are doing to support legislative and advocacy opportunities, and details around opportunities for grants, tax credits, and bonding
DATE: TODAY, Wednesday, May 25, 2022
TIME: 3:00 p.m. —4:00 p.m. ET
REGISTER: No registration needed; Click here to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams
Or call in (audio only)
+1 206-413-8589,445399689#
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