What You'll Learn
Hiring people who were once incarcerated is a positive practice for many organizations, resulting in employees who are well-trained, loyal, and eager to work. Yet some employers do not consider hiring people with a criminal record due to fear or bias. The cost is high to individuals and our communities for not hiring from this population, since with unemployment comes increased recidivism and failure to thrive.
In collaboration with TalentFirst and the Michigan Department of Corrections, Â鶹Çø offers a Second Chance Hiring professional development program to equip HR professionals, hiring managers, and organizational leaders with the tools to confidently recruit and retain returning citizens - tapping into a reliable, underutilized talent pipeline.
About the program
Focused on resources in Michigan, the Second Chance Hiring program includes:
An online, self-paced course that takes 2-3 hours to complete, covering:
• understanding the criminal justice system
• what to consider when hiring
• accessing support services
• building a flourishing culture
Cost: $30, which includes access to the course content, a digital badge upon completion, and 3 SHRM professional development credits.
Following the completion of the course, you'll be invited to join the Second Chance Hiring Network - a group of employers that shares your interest in hiring from this population and collaborates on training and best practices. The Second Chance Hiring Network gathers twice annually.
Contact
Laurie Lemmen
Did you know?
Calvin offers a Christian liberal arts education to inmates at the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, Mich. This five-year program, called the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI), results in a bachelor of arts degree from Â鶹Çø. CPI brings hope, dignity, and the opportunity for real accomplishment.