A Deeper Look into Second Chances
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April is Second Chance Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the barriers faced by individuals with criminal records and unlock brighter futures for returning citizens. Today, we have...
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Removing these barriers gives us, as employers, access to a pool of hardworking, enthusiastic employees. And while it may seem counterintuitive, removing those obstacles and creating those pathways to employment actually leads to safer and more prosperous communities, which is a win for everyone. - Professor Lovegrove
If people have better environment, people will have opportunities, they will have finances and they will have better situations - Joe
what we try and do is to allow them to focus on the skills that they're developing and the qualities that they're developing." - Andy
Our Guests and Host
Michael Akin
President, LINK Strategic Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-akin-link/
Lakina Edwards
Associate, LINK Strategic Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakinaedwards/
Alyssa Lovegrove
Professor of Entrepreneurship, Georgetown University, Georgetown Pivot Program
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lovegrove-8a330424/
Andy Peaden
Director at The Skill Mill social enterprise
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-peaden-3666b42b/
Joe Houston
Founder, WeFit Nation, LLC
https://www.instagram.com/joehoustonjr/
https://www.wefitdc.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:21 Professor Lovegrove and the Pivot Program
06:28 Explaining SKill Mill Program
08:47 About WeFit
11:09 Navigate through the journey with intention of achieving results
13:30 Recidivism rate and its impact
22:42 Empowering returning citizens
24:35 Explaining the magics of the model
33:00 Situations that the youth will be facing regarding the issues
40:44 Importance of well-fitted workplace environment
43:29 Joe’s new gym
46:06 Call to action advice from our guests
Produced by Heartcast Media
http://www.heartcastmedia.com
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