About this episode

This episode discusses creating second chances for individuals returning from incarceration through education and workforce inclusion.

Tune in to explore how we can create real second chances for people returning from incarceration. You'll learn why digital literacy, skills based hiring, and education are essential to long term success. This episode breaks down the barriers justice impacted individuals face, from over 44,000 documented restrictions to basic access issues like email and transportation. You'll hear practical ideas for making workforce systems more inclusive, how AI is starting to reshape career exploration, and why apprenticeships hold promise if we make them more accessible. Walk away with a deeper understanding of what it really takes to build a fairer and more effective path to opportunity.

Topics covered

• reentry
• digital literacy
• skills based hiring
• education
• workforce inclusion
• apprenticeships
• AI in career exploration

Keywords

• reentry
• incarceration
• digital literacy
• skills hiring
• workforce systems
• apprenticeships
• AI
• career exploration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Geographic Solutions

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