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Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and...
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Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and candid talk about reentry, and hear perspectives from both JII individuals and employers who are willing to give them a second chance.
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7 OCT 2024 · In the latest episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with Angela Lax, the newly hired Reintegration Specialist for the Office of Reentry. Angela, who previously worked in Adult Education, Angela serves the Middle Tennessee area, focusing on implementing state-issued tablets in jails and prisons. These tablets are a vital tool for helping justice-impacted individuals "behind the wall" access education, employment resources, rehabilitation programs, and training opportunities. Tune in to hear how these efforts are transforming lives and offering second chances through technology and education.
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5 SEP 2024 · In a reversal of roles, this week host Trevor White becomes the one answering questions as he is interviewed by fellow Tennessee Office of Reentry member Jeremy White (no relation!) about his professional history, new role as data analyst, and more!Â
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6 AUG 2024 · In this episode, I have a conversation with Rebecca French, General Manager and Culinary Apprenticeship Instructor for the https://mcccc.com/. In 2023, they were a recipient of the https://www.tn.gov/disability-and-aging/disability-aging-programs/employment-first-and-community-inclusion/inclusive-employer-award/award-recipients.html for their exemplary implementation of policies, strategies and initiatives that resulted in a measurable impact in the areas of disability inclusiveness in their workplace. Join us as we discuss the importance, challenges, and successes, of not only being an employer, but an advocate and supportive partner, in successful reentry.
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2 JUL 2024 · This episode brings you two guests for the price of one! Today we have both Ms. Kleopatra Gaiter, Admissions Manager for Dismas House in Nashville, TN. And Ms. Grayce Gadson, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Manager who also works with Dismas House in Nashville, TN. To learn more about Dismas House of Nashville you can visit their website here: https://dismas.org/. And to learn more about the IPS program you can visit their website here: https://tinyurl.com/yrbssnwu.
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3 JUN 2024 · Host Trevor White in this episode as he talks with Rosetta Taylor, Executive Director of the National Association of Reentry Professionals (NARP) which recently held its annual conference earlier this year in Franklin, TN! NARP is a robust national network of reentry advocates, with a focus on collaborating the expertise and resources needed for culturally responsive, trauma-informed, equitable, holistic, collaborative, comprehensive reentry planning and service delivery. You can find more information on their website at https://www.thenarp.org/.
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1 APR 2024 · This special episode celebrating Second Chance Month welcomes Dr. Laura Ferguson-Mimms, Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI), a non-profit that provides holistic support to incarcerated scholars as they pursue college programs in Tennessee prisons leading to associate and bachelor degrees, and as they prepare for reentry. You can find out more about THEI by visiting their website at:https://www.thei.org/.
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6 MAR 2024 · This episode welcomes Jeffrey D. Korzenik, a chief investment strategist for one of the nation's largest banks, to talk about his specialty: the intersection of labor markets and the criminal justice system. This comes together in his book "Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works For Your Business And The Community" which defines and outlines the business and economic case for Second Chance Hiring. You can find out more about both Jeffrey and his book here: https://www.jeffkorzenik.com/
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5 FEB 2024 · Host Trevor White sits down with Founder, President, and CEO Jason Whyte of the National Reentry Workforce Collaborative (NRWC) to talk about the overlap between reentry and workforce development. NRWC is the only national organization founded by workforce practitioners committed to advancing socio-economic mobility for people impacted by the justice system. You can find out more about them by visiting their website here: https://thenrwc.org/.
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9 JAN 2024 · Host Trevor White talks with Joe Stead, a Government Partnerships Advisor from Coursera, an open online course provider that brings flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. This episode discusses the partnership and collaborative efforts between Coursera both the Tennessee Office of Reentry and the wider Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. You can visit Coursera here: https://www.coursera.org.
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6 DEC 2023 · Host Trevor White sits down with Senior Policy Specialist Abigail Strait from the Crime and Justice Institute, a division of the non-profit Community Resources for Justice, which helps bridge the gap between research and practice with data-driven solutions and improvements related to adult and youth justice systems. This episode’s discussion goes over how CJI does its work, its partnership and work done in Tennessee, and more! You can learn more about CJI here: https://www.cjinstitute.org/about/ and you can read their article on the Tennessee Office of Reentry here: https://www.cjinstitute.org/publication/tennessee-office-of-reentry-creating-pathways-to-successful-reentry-through-employment/
Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and...
show more
Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and candid talk about reentry, and hear perspectives from both JII individuals and employers who are willing to give them a second chance.
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| Author | TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce |
| Organization | Chris Cannon |
| Categories | Government |
| Website | - |
| tnlaborandworkforce@gmail.com |
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