We look forward to connecting with you at one of our events.

upcoming EVENTS

Nov 19, 2024

12:30 – 2:00 PM

WEBINAR

Creating An Inclusive Workplace : Webinar with the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce

Join the Second Chance Hiring Alliance (SCHA) and the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce (GWBCC) for a webinar where participants will learn about the benefits of hiring individuals impacted by the criminal legal system, protections and benefits for second chance employers, and how we can help you begin or expand your second chance hiring efforts. Register today!

Oct 29, 2024

12:00 – 7:00 PM 

open house

Open House Business Summit – Sponsored by SCHA Core Group member the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce

PAST EVENTS

April 25, 2024

6:00 – 9:00 PM

FILM SCREENING AND RECEPTION

District of Second Chances Film Screening and Reception for SCHA members and partners

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 special screening of the documentary District of Second Chances at NYU Washington DC’s Abramson Family Auditorium. This film highlights the experiences of three men from D.C. who were sentenced in their youth to life in prison who have since been released. Following the screening, we were joined by the subjects of the documentary, Anthony “Pete” Petty, Gene Downing, and Colie Levar Long, for a panel discussion moderated by the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce.

April 23, 2024

12:30 – 1:30 PM

WEBINAR

Federal Hiring for People with Criminal Records: Webinar with the U.S. Department of Labor

This webinar featured Human Resources experts from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) discussing how DC residents can explore a career with the federal government, including job seekers who may have a criminal record. The webinar recording can be viewed on YouTube and here is a list of questions and answers shared by DOL (that we did not have time for on the webinar itself).

Dec. 05, 2023

2:00–3:00 PM

WEBINAR

The Benefits of Second Chance hiring

The SCHA hosted its second webinar on December 5, 2023 from 2-3 pm. Attendees heard from Michael Akin, Mikeya Kirksey, the Director of Workforce Development at DC Central Kitchen, and James Carpenter, advocate and returning citizen. View the recording here.

Oct. 19, 2023

10:00–11:00 AM

WEBINAR

Introduction to SCHA – Part 2

The SCHA held a two-part webinar series on Wednesday, October 18 from 10:30-11:30 am and Thursday, October 19 from 10:00-11:00 am. The first part focused on the basics of second chance hiring and how the SCHA can support you in creating more inclusive workplaces and connecting to an untapped talent pool. The second part of the webinar focused on answering any questions attendees may have about second chance hiring, hearing directly from employers who hire justice-impacted job seekers, and more. For more information, please contact us.

Oct. 18, 2023

10:30–11:30 AM

WEBINAR

Introduction to SCHA – Part 1

The SCHA held a two-part webinar series on Wednesday, October 18 from 10:30-11:30 am and Thursday, October 19 from 10:00-11:00 am. The first part focused on the basics of second chance hiring and how the SCHA can support you in creating more inclusive workplaces and connecting to an untapped talent pool. The second part of the webinar focused on answering any questions attendees may have about second chance hiring, hearing directly from employers who hire justice-impacted job seekers, and more. For more information, please contact us.

April 13, 2023

11:00–2:00 PM

Symposium and launch event

UPWARD: An Employer Symposium on Second Chance Hiring

This forum, featuring speakers from the Center for Employment Opportunities, Justice Through Code, Columbia Business School, Georgetown Pivot Program, Second Chance Studios, and MOD Pizza, served as the official launch event of the Second Chance Hiring Alliance.