Athens-Clarke County Economic Development, Probation Office, and Envision Athens invites employers to a free informative virtual session on Expanding Your Workforce through second-chance employment for Athens businesses.
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time)
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about how to connect with, hire, and retain second-chance job seekers in Athens (and connect with great resources). Register with the link below. Once registered, you should have access to the Zoom link.
You will hear from:
Jim Doherty, Program Director of Pathway Home of ACTION Inc.
Daniel Young, Superintendent of Athens-Clarke County Corrections
Mary Evans, Program Director of DIVAS Who Win Freedom Center
Steve Carter, Executive Director of The Palm House Recovery Center.
You may register to attend this free session athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/expand-your-workforce-informational-series-session-3-tickets-685040573797?aff=oddtdtcreator
Some of our best employees (we were selective in interviews) were on probation for non violent crimes. And yes, there were a few minor issues.
We had an understanding. They show up on time, do good work and be respectful or we would make sure the probation office (officer) knew that they did not. That said, we drug tested before employment (right after the interviews if we offered the job) and turned about 50% of the applicants down due a strong interview process. We also had several walk away from the offer saying they would not drug test immediately.
Give the ones that want to take responsibility and move on with life a second chance.
on second-chance employment for offenders...... What level crime qualifies them ?? Big companies won't hire them.