Returning citizens want to work, but data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics confirm that formerly incarcerated people suffer from jobless rates as high as 60 percent. Even those with lesser past criminal offenses who do find employment often have unstable jobs.
More of today’s employers should consider this underutilized segment of the U.S. population to bolster their teams. Join us for a free, virtual workshop that includes a conversation on engaging
justice-impacted citizens and integrating them into the workforce. Hear from a panel of subject-matter experts, including those from the Michigan Department of Corrections, Center for Employment
Opportunities and Goodwill of Greater Detroit, that work with returning citizens and others with criminal records each day.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• Explore best practices for working with citizens with compromised backgrounds
• Debunk myths surrounding the hiring and training of justice impacted job seekers
• Learn about industry recognized skills obtained by graduates of the Michigan Department of Corrections Vocational Village.
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