Sessions
Concurrent Session
Why Your Talent Pool Should Include People with Criminal Histories
203-204
In-Person
Monday 10/25/2021 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Competencies: Workplace (Technical)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how how employers can make a significant impact on transforming a criminal liability into a community asset.
Did you know that over two fifths of employers say hiring ex-offenders has increased the diversity of their employees? Forward thinking organizations have an opportunity to become more socially responsible and inclusive by providing second chances. In this engaging program we will focus specifically on exploring the benefits of recruiting ex-offenders.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current state of America's criminal justice system.
- Explore benefits that hiring ex-offenders can bring to businesses.
- Gain knowledge of the Federal Bonding Program and Work Tax Opportunity Credit.
