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SUMMARY:Employer Workshop Series: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
DESCRIPTION:<h3>Employer Workshop Series: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures&nbsp;</h3><h4>Diving Deeper into Hiring Justice-Impacted Talent</h4><p><strong>SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 | 1:00-2:30 PM</strong></p><p>Returning citizens are eager to work and contribute to their communities, yet they face staggering employment barriers. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, unemployment rates for formerly incarcerated individuals can reach up to 60 percent in some communities, even for those with minor offenses. For employers, this situation presents both a challenge and an opportunity.<br><br>Join us for our next free, virtual workshop, which looks at actionable strategies and practical solutions to foster equitable hiring and retention practices for justice-involved persons. Experts from the Goodwill “Flip the Script” program, a respected reentry initiative serving justice-involved people throughout Southeast Michigan, will share their strategies, success stories and firsthand knowledge on supporting justice-involved job seekers and helping employers become part of the solution</p><p><strong>WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><ul>    <li>Navigating the Hiring Process with Confidence</li>    <li>Creating a Justice-Involved Hiring Pipeline that Removes Barriers</li>    <li>Adjusting Your Workplace Culture that Promotes Inclusive Hiring</li>    <li>Exploring Mentorship, Peer Support and Onboarding Programs that Actually Work for Justice-Involved Individuals&nbsp;<br>    <div></div>    </li></ul><p></p><div><a href="https://www.oakgov.com/home/showpublisheddocument/28148" target="_blank"><strong>Event Flyer</strong></a></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p class="oc-reg-button"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jTr-iOKeQPe-P1dc7tf8gw#/registration" target="_blank">Register Now</a></p><hr>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>Employer Workshop Series: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures&nbsp;</h3><h4>Diving Deeper into Hiring Justice-Impacted Talent</h4><p><strong>SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 | 1:00-2:30 PM</strong></p><p>Returning citizens are eager to work and contribute to their communities, yet they face staggering employment barriers. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, unemployment rates for formerly incarcerated individuals can reach up to 60 percent in some communities, even for those with minor offenses. For employers, this situation presents both a challenge and an opportunity.<br><br>Join us for our next free, virtual workshop, which looks at actionable strategies and practical solutions to foster equitable hiring and retention practices for justice-involved persons. Experts from the Goodwill “Flip the Script” program, a respected reentry initiative serving justice-involved people throughout Southeast Michigan, will share their strategies, success stories and firsthand knowledge on supporting justice-involved job seekers and helping employers become part of the solution</p><p><strong>WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><ul>    <li>Navigating the Hiring Process with Confidence</li>    <li>Creating a Justice-Involved Hiring Pipeline that Removes Barriers</li>    <li>Adjusting Your Workplace Culture that Promotes Inclusive Hiring</li>    <li>Exploring Mentorship, Peer Support and Onboarding Programs that Actually Work for Justice-Involved Individuals&nbsp;<br>    <div></div>    </li></ul><p></p><div><a href="https://www.oakgov.com/home/showpublisheddocument/28148" target="_blank"><strong>Event Flyer</strong></a></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p class="oc-reg-button"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jTr-iOKeQPe-P1dc7tf8gw#/registration" target="_blank">Register Now</a></p><hr>
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