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
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