In addition to being a vital resource to District residents for all things employment-related, the DC Department of Employment Services is a core member of the Second Chance Hiring Alliance and this week’s #SCHASpotlight featured organization. (1/3)

Our final #SCHASpotlight member has been integral to the SCHA’s success thus far. We are proud to highlight Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce, who has been a tremendous partner in supporting SCHA programs, including co-hosting many webinars and events with us this year. (1/3)

1. Next up in the #SCHASpotlight series, we’re featuring the work of SCHA core member and impacted citizen, Shannon Battle.

Shannon Battle is a dedicated community leader and advocate, known for his unwavering commitment to empowering at-risk and troubled youth within the system.

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As Marcus shares: “I’m a member of SCHA because our success together can unlock opportunities for businesses, and talent, here in the D.C. region.”

To learn more about Flikshop and their work, visit: www.flikshop.com.

#SCHASpotlight #SecondChanceHiring #FairChanceHiring #SCHA

For this #SCHASpotlight, we’re highlighting an SCHA Core Group Member that has been an incredible asset to its mission.

The Georgetown Pivot Program is a professional development program for previously incarcerated individuals that offers classroom education and hands-on work experience. (1/2)

With Deloitte’s legacy of inclusivity and commitment to second chance philosophy, the Second Chance Hiring Alliance is proud to feature Deloitte in this week’s #SCHASpotlight. (1/4)

To promote successful outcomes for the residents they serve, CSOSA recently launched “Hire One,” a campaign that connects justice-involved men and women who hope to get a second chance with local employers — a mission the SCHA has direct involvement in and is proud to amplify. (3/3) #SCHASpotlight

The SCHA is fortunate to have a strong community partner in the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), D.C.’s government-based organization dedicated to supervising adults under its jurisdiction to reduce recidivism and promote accountability, inclusion, and success. (1/3)

We’re pleased to introduce our next #SCHASpotlight featured Core Group member, directly-impacted resident James Carpenter. (1/3)

DCCK’s social ventures include serving meals in DC schools, delivering fresh produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets, and operating fast-casual cafes throughout the District. (3/3)

Learn more about DC Central Kitchen: dccentralkitchen.org #hungerfighters #SCHASpotlight

We’re thrilled to announce the start of a new series: #SCHASpotlight. Over the next several weeks, we’ll share more about the organizations working together in the Second Chance Hiring Alliance to raise awareness on why incorporating second chance hiring practices benefits everyone. 🤝 (1/3)