SCHA Upcoming Fall Events This Fall, there are a wonderful slate of events coming up! We are gearing up for: SCHA Core Group member the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce's (GWBCC) Open House and Business Summit - October 29 from 12pm – 7pm at the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Marion Barry Ave, SE. Learn more and register here. SCHA and GWBCC are co-sponsoring a webinar titled "Creating an Inclusive [...]
On April 25, the Second Chance Hiring Alliance, the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce, Free Minds Book Club, NYU Washington DC, and the Council for Court Excellence’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee hosted a screening of the documentary District of Second Chances at NYU Washington DC’s Abramson Family Auditorium. This thought-provoking film highlights the experiences of three men from D.C. who were sentenced to life in prison [...]
On April 13th, 2023, the Council for Court Excellence (CCE) launched the Second Chance Hiring Alliance (SCHA) at an event hosted by A Chance to Thrive titled " Upward - An Employer Symposium on Second Chance Hiring." The forum, both in person and virtually, focused on expanding employment opportunities for returning citizens. Leading voices in workforce development, business, and criminal justice reform discussed how employers can create inclusive workplaces that foster [...]
