The Untapped Workforce - Hiring Returning Residents

Discover how businesses can connect with, hire, and support returning residents. The Untapped Workforce: Hiring Returning ResidentsYour next great employee could be someone you haven’t considered hiring. Businesses across Illinois are looking for qualified, motivated employees. One often-overlooked talent pool is returning residents: individuals returning to their communities after incarceration who are ready to rebuild their careers and contribute to the workforce. Join us for The Untapped Workforce: Hiring Returning Residents, an educational seminar designed to help employers better understand the opportunities and considerations involved in hiring and supporting returning residents. What You’ll Learn: • How businesses can connect with and recruit returning residents • The benefits of expanding your hiring practices to include this workforce • Considerations for employers when hiring individuals with prior justice system involvement • How to create a supportive workplace for returning employees • Practical strategies for helping new employees successfully transition into the workplace • How hiring returning residents can strengthen both your workforce and the broader community Featured Speaker: NaTasha L. Dillard, MA Retired Illinois Assistant Prison Warden With firsthand experience within the Illinois correctional system, NaTasha L. Dillard brings a unique perspective on the challenges facing returning residents and the role employers can play in successful reentry and workforce development.