Billed as the answer to Arizona businesses who are “Looking for employees who are ready to work?”, the state’s first Reentry Employer Forum took place Wednesday, June 20, 2018: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Beus Center for Law & Society Rm 141 (111 East Taylor Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004).
With unemployment rates down, employers are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill vacancies. From construction and manufacturing to hospitality and professional services, organizations who are planning to hire in the coming months will find a dwindling pool of capable candidates.
In an effort to create safer communities by reducing re-offenses, and to offer former inmates a second chance, Governor Ducey tasked Arizona agencies to provide pre-release workforce services to prepare inmates for success and self-sufficiency. A variety of programs, including on-site prison Second Chance Centers, have been created to prepare inmates for Arizona´s workforce through comprehensive employment readiness services. More…