
Second Chance Business Coalition
@secondchancebiz
A cross-sector coalition of large private-sector firms committed to expanding second chance hiring and advancement practices within their companies.
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https://secondchancebusinesscoalition.org/ 03-03-2021 20:38:32
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Dane Linn of SCBC partner Business Roundtable joins the Work In Progress Podcast to discuss how companies are putting second chance employment into practice — and how the SCBC equips employers with the tools and resources to make it happen. Listen here: workingnation.com/podcast-second…


“Background checks show the past — they don’t always predict the future.” In New York and beyond, Center for Employment Opportunities helps people returning from prison get back on their feet with paid jobs, training and hope. Learn more via Spectrum News 1 BUF: spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/Jo…

NYC's Commercial Driver’s License Workforce Development Program is opening doors for people w/ criminal records—preparing them for careers in trucking while addressing a nationwide shortage of 60,000 drivers. It’s a smart investment in people & the economy.cbsnews.com/news/job-progr…

.Corporate Coalition of Chicago helps leading employers rethink operations to drive business success & economic growth in Chicago. A key focus is second chance employment — removing barriers for individuals w/ records, expanding talent access & improving retention. chicagobusiness.com/crains-content…

Alyssa Lovegrove of Georgetown Pivot Program & Christopher Watler of Center for Employment Opportunities share why second chance employment is smart business. ~80M Americans face job barriers due to past records, costing $80B/year, but research shows these employees often outperform others. shrm.org/topics-tools/n…

