Previously incarcerated persons are largely under-represented in our workforce. They face many barriers when seeking employment and are often disqualified due to strict pre-employment requirements. There are many benefits for employers who hire second-chance candidates.
Employer Resources:
- Entry Point Staffing | A Program of Career Resources Inc-A unique staffing agency placing only citizens returning from incarceration.
- Why It Matters | Second Chance Business Coalition- Resources to assist your business adopt a plan for hiring second change citizens.
- One Million Jobs Campaign – CTNAACP campaign serving those directly impacted by the criminal justice system
- Tax Benefits for Employers - Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Information on the Federal Tax Credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who face significant barriers to employment.
- Employer Guide to Second Chance Hiring Programs and Tax Benefits – US Chamber of Commerce
- Community Partners in Action – CPA provides re-entry support including employment assistance and partnering on work-release programs
Business Engagement - Untapped Talent Pools
CT.gov State Agency Content Disclaimer
CT.gov contains links to other web sites; CTDOL doesn’t endorse or control external websites or their content. Visitors to those sites are advised to be cautious about providing personally identifiable information without reading the site’s privacy policy. CTDOL is not responsible for external page content; we’re providing links as a courtesy.