30 Minutes of Excellence – April – Working with Second Chance Job Seekers and Employers
Webinar
April 22 | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm CDT
Second Chance Month, observed every April, is a national movement to raise awareness about the barriers faced by people with criminal records and to promote opportunities for successful reentry. Join Douglas VanZant of CFCC (Children, Family & Community Connections), Clackamas County, for NAWDP’s April 30 Minutes of Excellence which will explore practical, people-centered strategies for supporting second chance job seekers while helping employers build resilient, inclusive workforces.
During this session, we will examine common barriers faced by individuals with criminal legal histories and explore how policy, practice, and perception shape employment outcomes. Through real-world examples, this session highlights approaches that align workforce development, employer engagement, and supportive services to create mutually beneficial matches between job seekers and businesses.
Attendees will learn how employers can reduce risk, improve retention, and strengthen their talent pipelines, while practitioners and systems gain tools to better prepare job seekers for long-term success. Join us for this important conversation!
CWDP Competency 2 – Diversity in Workforce Development