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A deep dive into data shows increasing employment of millions of formerly incarcerated individuals, or those with a criminal record, would bolster the country's workforce and create opportunities for those who need a second chance.
Second Chance Hiring benefits people, communities, and businesses. Nearly half a million individuals are released from incarceration every year. Without employment opportunities, these individuals are far more likely to experience prolonged unemployment rates and recidivism. Use the interactive map below to connect with second chance talent in your state.
This guide provides detailed information on second chance hiring tax credits and programs for employers who are willing to give individuals with a criminal record an opportunity.
Capturing the current state of the U.S. workforce.
American businesses are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs each month, yet a significant number of positions still remain unfilled, especially in the professional and business service sector.
Nearly every state is facing an unprecedented challenge finding workers to fill open jobs. Learn which states have been impacted the most by the nation’s worker shortage crisis.
Workforce participation remains below pre-pandemic levels. We are missing 1.7 million Americans from the workforce compared to February of 2020.
Flags of Valor in Winchester, Virginia, creates hand-crafted wooden American flags and employs over 70 veterans.
A shortage of women in the workforce—and a shortage of workers overall—continues to cause long-term economic challenges for our nation.
There is a shortage of accessible and affordable childcare in the U.S., leaving many working parents without the support system they need to thrive in the workforce.
