September?s Workforce Wednesday discussion highlighted both the obstacles and opportunities that come with hiring second chance workers.



DEED Developments










Workforce Wednesday Recap: Setting Up Second Chance Workers for Success
screenshot of Proud map

September?s Workforce Wednesday discussion highlighted opportunities and potential obstacles tied to hiring second chance workers. We heard from a panel of employers and subject matter experts who shared available tools, programs and partnerships that help employers better reach second chance community members. Following is some of their great advice:

*Richard Owen - Founder and Executive Director, Fair Chance Employer*


* A good approach for all organizations is to give every potential new hire a background check, so that every applicant is treated the same.
* Don?t run background checks on individuals until a job offer has been extended and accepted by the applicant.

*Jeanette Reuter - Human Resources Manager, Martin-Brower*


* When interviewing second chance candidates, make sure they?re treated the same as any other applicant.
* Provide some coaching to new hires during the onboarding process so they have the best chance possible of succeeding in a new work environment.

*Rachael Okerlund - Employer Engagement Specialist/PROWD Program Manager, DEED Mark Schultz - Training and Development Lead/PROWD Program Manager, DEED*


* Rachel and Mark shared information on the Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) program [ [link removed] ] that helps incarcerated individuals prepare for and find employment in Minnesota after their release from federal correctional facilities.
* They also mentioned the Federal Bonding Program [ [link removed] ] which provides fidelity bonds to employers for hard-to-place jobseekers to help break down employment barriers to justice-involved individuals.

View a recording of this session and other past sessions, find a full slate of downloadable resources mentioned during September's session, and access a schedule for upcoming Workforce Wednesday sessions on the Workforce Wednesday page on CareerForceMN.com [ [link removed] ].

"DEED Developments Blog [ [link removed] ]"

"Subscribe [ [link removed] ] to receive more information from DEED."





________________________________________________________________________

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

?

Questions??Contact Us [ [link removed] ]

Sign up for email updates [ [link removed] ] ? Follow us on Twitter [ [link removed] ] ? Sign up for email updates [ [link removed] ]

Bookmark and Share [ [link removed] ]

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:

Manage Preferences [ [link removed] ] ?|? Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ] ?|? Help [ [link removed] ]

"DEED is an equal opportunity employer and?program?provider."


________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development ? 332 Minnesota Street Suite E-200 ? Saint Paul, MN 55101?? (800) 657-3858 GovDelivery logo [ [link removed] ]