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South Carolina’s Second Chance initiative not only helps create a pathway to employment for returning citizens, it provides employers with a larger pool of skilled workers, as well as hiring incentives, making for a more robust workforce. Graniteville Specialty Fabrics is just one of our many Second Chance success stories. In 2019, the company utilized the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to hire a formerly incarcerated individual, who has since become a valuable member of the team, receiving multiple raises of the last five years of employment. In their own words, the employee is “one of our best performers.” How’s that for a win-win? Learn more about the Second Chance initiative: https://bit.ly/4aAtvQV.

🔗 As we approach Second Chance Month this April, we're proud to launch a new blog series that highlights our top performing companies when it comes to providing job opportunities for those impacted by the criminal justice system. Nearly 80 million Americans have an arrest or conviction record, which often creates barriers to obtaining steady employment due to negative social stigmas and discriminatory corporate policies. However, in our research we've discovered companies that are leading the way in second chance hiring, creating more equitable policies and programs that truly provide a second chance for returning citizens. Join us in celebrating progress and advocating for policy change. Follow along as we dive deeper into the best practices of these companies in the coming weeks! #SecondChanceMonth #SecondChanceHiring #FairChanceHiring #BreakTheCycle #CriminalJustice

It’s #womeninconstruction week! Retention starts on the first day, read on for more from Construction Dive on early career, life cycle events, and advancement. https://lnkd.in/gDVJmT_6

NAPEO - The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations has released it's April edition of their newsletter! Find out about industry changes and growth. #PEO #business #nonprofit

This was a great panel event. Honest accounts of the highs and lows of juggling parenting with career progression, as well as tips to manage day-to-day. Key takeaways for me included: 🕵️Get to know your team - don't assume that just because someone is a parent that their circumstances will be the same as other parents in your team. 👨🏾🍼Parent out loud - being honest (and sometimes vulnerable) about your responsibilities at home can help you feel you can be yourself at work. Spending less energy on hiding what's happening in your personal life can help you to focus more on working efficiently and effectively. 🎯 Flexibility and empathy is key - lead with empathy and compassion to get the best out of people. Look after your people and your people will smash their goals/targets. It's great to know that our senior leaders are human and that they're willing to be brave and share their experiences so that the rest of us can benefit. I'm looking forward to the next one already! #parentoutloud #flexiblewaysofworking #empathy #rolemodellingvalues #seniorleadersarepeopletoo #careerprogression #inclusionandwellbeing #parentsandcarers

During the March DEI series, participants gained valuable insights about the importance of inclusive hiring practices and the different forms of bias that can influence recruitment and hiring decisions. This event featured Tina Alonzo, VP of Belonging at Peckham, Inc. who shared useful strategies and procedures that can reduce bias in the hiring process and ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all candidates. The program takeaways include: •Gain an understanding of the different types of bias that may impact hiring decisions •Acquire practical procedures and best practices to mitigate bias in recruitment and hiring •Learn actionable strategies to create equitable and inclusive hiring processes that yield positive results

At our last You're Hired Mixer, 175+ individuals were hired on the spot—this could be you! Join us on September 14, 2024, from 11am-2pm at The Shops at Redbird! Meet with top employers like FedEx, IRS, Dallas Love Field, Parkland, Capital One, and more who are eager to connect with you. Don't miss out—your dream job could be just a conversation away. Register today at yourehiredmixer.com and take the next step toward your future! #YoureHiredMixer #TDJakesFoundation #CareerOpportunities #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobSearch #Employment #CareerChange

Up to 77 million working-age Americans face barriers to employment due to criminal records, emphasizing the need for inclusive hiring practices throughout multiple industries. On 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒 from 11 am-4:45 pm at our Warwick Campus, CCRI hosts its next Building Bridges summit: "Fair Chance Hiring – Leveraging Fair Chance Hiring for a More Inclusive Rhode Island Workforce." This is an important opportunity for employers to delve into the crucial practice of fair chance hiring, aimed at providing meaningful work opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. At this summit, we'll: ◾ Discover the transformative potential of fair chance hiring for your organization ◾ Connect with leaders in fair chance hiring across Rhode Island to glean valuable insights and best practices ◾ Participate in practical workshops designed to refine your fair chance hiring strategies to meet the needs of your organization regardless of its current stage Together, we can make significant strides toward a more equitable workforce in Rhode Island! Learn more and register ➡️ ccri.edu/workforce/summit

📣For NPs and PAs, this was a very interesting video to watch to broaden your knowledge of other possible careers utilizing your education and skills in different ways! 🌺Great job Michele Cambron, MPAS, PA-C and Madison Loomis! #physicianassistants #physicianassociates #alwayslearning #growthmindset #alternativecareers

As children we learn the art of selecting those we perceive as weaker than us so we win the race through the ‘fun’ game of Duck Duck Goose. We also learn how to run awkwardly around corners to prove our self worth. The best candidate is never selected. In the workforce, how often is the best candidate over looked just to save someone’s ego? I am offering an introductory series where you learn how to choose the best candidate while still running your own race. https://bit.ly/3XdvvJI