We are thrilled to host partners from postsecondary education, departments of corrections, and workforce organizations from 17 states across the country as we work to build fair chance ecosystems and design an exciting new initiative we are calling Fair Chance to Advance. Stay tuned for highlights from the 1.5-day event and more information as the initiative takes shape! #NormalizingOpportunity #JFFImpact #FairChance2Advance
Center for Justice & Economic Advancement (JFF)
Non-profit Organizations
Boston, Massachusetts 2,619 followers
Breaking systemic barriers & enacting fair chance employment for people with records while creating economic advancement
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Jobs for the Future’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement partners with employers, education and training providers, corrections agencies, and others to promote education, training, and fair chance employment for people in corrections facilities and communities.
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Our new resource from the #NormalizingEducation Resource Center features powerful stories from three Unlocked Labs team members who turned tech training into thriving careers after incarceration. Their journeys highlight how programs like Unlocked Labs can transform lives by providing pathways to quality jobs in tech. Read more to gain insight into their experiences, advice for learners, and recommendations for corrections leaders and training providers on building stronger, more inclusive programs! https://hubs.la/Q02SmqCp0 #NormalizingOpportunity #JFFImpact #PrisonEducation #TechForAll
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Excited to see the Incarcerated Scholars Conference centering and spotlighting the voices and experiences of incarcerated students—don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from them! #NormalizingOpportunity #HigherEdInPrison
🎉 Registration is now OPEN for the Incarcerated Scholars Conference! This virtual conference will feature presentations by currently incarcerated scholars who will share their insights on the value, methods, and future of higher education in prison. Join us in centering the voices and experiences of incarcerated students in our field. 📅 October 29-30, 2024 You can see the preliminary schedule (presentation details coming soon!) and the link to registration on our website: https://lnkd.in/g8S6NqZ7 Register today! #TheAlliance #HigherEdInPrison #AHEP #ISC
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📣 Our new blog, “Unlocking Tech Job Opportunities for People With Records,” highlights how programs like Unlocked Labs create pathways to quality jobs for individuals impacted by the justice system. Tech careers offer a chance for economic advancement, but without access to digital learning, many are blocked out before they can even begin. Read more about how we’re working to change that, support talent development, and build a more inclusive tech workforce! #NormalizingOpportunity #JFFImpact #PrisonEducation
Check out this awesome blog post from our friends at the Center for Justice & Economic Advancement (JFF) at Jobs for the Future (JFF), featuring members of the Unlocked Labs team discussing breaking into tech with a record: https://lnkd.in/gjpgqdn7
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Join Jobs for the Future (JFF) on September 30 for a bipartisan panel of policy experts and political observers to discuss the future of federal policy and what voters are saying are their top priorities. 🔗 Reserve your spot below. #NoDeadEnds #JFFImpact
💡 How might the #NovemberElection affect #workforce and #education issues in 2025 and beyond? 💡 Join us on Monday, Sept. 30, for a #virtualevent as Paul Fain moderates a #bipartisan panel of policy experts and political observers, discussing the future of federal #policy and what #voters are saying are their top priorities. Panelists include: ➡ Michael Brickman ➡ Maria Flynn ➡ Seth Harris ➡ John Pallasch ➡ Denise Forte 🔗 Reserve your spot and register now: https://lnkd.in/eTr3B4J7 🔗 Learn more about #NoDeadEnds, JFF's national policy campaign: https://lnkd.in/d-B3K-UW #FutureofWork #EducationPolicy #JFFImpact
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🌟 CTE Programs: Opening Doors for Learners Who Are Incarcerated 🌟 Career and Technical Education (#CTE) programs are doing more than just teaching skills—they’re creating real opportunities for people who are incarcerated to rebuild their lives and succeed after release. From job training to career pathways, these programs offer a vital bridge to #qualityjobs and economic advancement. In our latest blog, Jobs for the Future (JFF)'s Leah Grassini Moehle and Tara Smith share their perspectives on how CTE programs are helping people who are incarcerated gain the tools they need to thrive in the workforce and beyond. 📖 Check out their insights here: https://lnkd.in/gX4d6kCW #PrisonEducation #CTEinPrison #NormalizingOpportunity #FairChances #JFFImpact
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🚨 Registration Deadline Extended! 🚨 There’s still time to join Khalilah "KO" Olokunola and Rebecca C. Villarreal on Wednesday, Sept. 25 in Raymond, Mississippi for an exclusive #FairChance luncheon! Don’t miss this opportunity to network with local business leaders and explore how Jobs for the Future (JFF) can help your organization tap into a pool of talented, qualified candidates. 📅 Secure your spot by September 19: https://lnkd.in/eyKY5qKp #JFFImpact #SecondChanceHiring #FairChanceHiring #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #Mississippi
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🚨 Free Webinar Alert! 🚨 Finding and Welcoming PEP Students: Continuing the Conversation 📅 Date: Thursday, Sept. 19 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM ET 🔗 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02P_0PZ0 The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is continuing the crucial conversation on how #colleges and #universities can better recruit and admit learners who are #incarcerated. Facing systemic barriers, including limited access to information, recruitment and admission of learners who are incarcerated presents unique challenges. Join this session to learn about effective practices for overcoming these obstacles while complying with institutional policies. Don’t miss out—register today and continue the conversation on expanding access to education for incarcerated individuals! #PrisonEducation #HigherEdInPrison #FairChance #NASFAA #PEP #Webinar
Finding and Welcoming PEP Students: Continuing the Conversation
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It’s not too late to secure your spot in the Institute for the Quantitative Study of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (QSIDE) 2024 Datathon4Justice! The Datathon will take place the weekend of October 18-20 and will be conducted entirely through Zoom. One of this year’s Datathon projects focuses on #FairChanceHiring, which is made possible through a collaboration between QSIDE, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, and Jobs for the Future (JFF). Please review the projects and register today! https://hubs.la/Q02PRSc90
2024 Datathon4Justice Registration Form
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Join our partners at the Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network on September 19 for an exciting employer spotlight featuring Jobs for the Future (JFF)! Learn more about JFF's #fairchance hiring practices and explore current career opportunities. Don't miss this chance to learn how JFF is #NormalizingOpportunity and creating pathways to #qualityjobs for all people regardless of their background. #JFFImpact #JobAlert #SecondChanceJobs #FairChanceJobs
This month we're doing our FICGN Spotlight with our longtime collaborator, Jobs for the Future! JFF is committed to building a future that works for everyone. Join us as we speak with them about their open jobs and the hiring process! Register now: https://bit.ly/4e94w8L