This webinar featured Human Resources experts from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) discussing how DC residents can explore a career with the federal government, including job seekers who may have a criminal record. The webinar recording can be viewed on YouTube and here is a list of questions and answers shared by DOL (that we did not have time for on the webinar itself).

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Join the Second Chance Hiring Alliance, the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce, Free Minds Book Club, NYU Washington DC and the Council for Court Excellence’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Committee, for a special screening of the documentary District of Second Chances at NYU Washington DC’s Abramson Family Auditorium! This film highlights the experiences of three men from D.C. who were sentenced in their youth to life in prison who have since been released. There will be a pre-screening reception from 6 – 6:30 for SCHA members and partners and event sponsors. Following the screening, we will be joined by the subjects of the documentary, Anthony “Pete” Petty, Gene Downing, and Colie Levar Long, for a panel discussion moderated by the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce.

The SCHA hosted its second webinar on December 5, 2023 from 2-3 pm. Attendees heard from Michael Akin, Mikeya Kirksey, the Director of Workforce Development at DC Central Kitchen, and James Carpenter, advocate and returning citizen. View the recording here.

The SCHA held a two-part webinar series on Wednesday, October 18 from 10:30-11:30 am and Thursday, October 19 from 10:00-11:00 am. The first part focused on the basics of second chance hiring and how the SCHA can support you in creating more inclusive workplaces and connecting to an untapped talent pool. The second part of the webinar focused on answering any questions attendees may have about second chance hiring, hearing directly from employers who hire justice-impacted job seekers, and more. For more information, please contact us.

The SCHA held a two-part webinar series on Wednesday, October 18 from 10:30-11:30 am and Thursday, October 19 from 10:00-11:00 am. The first part focused on the basics of second chance hiring and how the SCHA can support you in creating more inclusive workplaces and connecting to an untapped talent pool. The second part of the webinar focused on answering any questions attendees may have about second chance hiring, hearing directly from employers who hire justice-impacted job seekers, and more. For more information, please contact us.