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SUMMARY:Second Chance Hiring Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Second Chance Hiring Network Meeting is designed for employers who want to move beyond intention and into practical\, sustainable second chance hiring and retention practices. \nOn Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\, TalentFirst and Calvin University\, along with host Cascade Engineering\, are convening employers from across West Michigan to focus on what it truly takes to hire and retain formerly incarcerated individuals—honestly\, effectively\, and at scale. \nThis meeting is part of a community of practice where employers learn from one another\, surface real-world challenges\, test ideas\, and hold each other accountable for progress. \nWhy Employers Attend \nEmployers engaged in second chance hiring often face similar questions—regardless of industry or size. This meeting is built to help you: \n\nLearn directly from employers who are doing this work\nHear candid stories about real barriers\nShare your own practices\, wins\, and challenges with peers\nLeave with at least one solution to test and new connections to support your next step\n\nWhat to Expect \n\nSmall-group peer discussions to surface what’s working and where employers are getting stuck\nFacilitated debrief and networking focused on action\, accountability\, and follow-through\nAn employer panel featuring leaders who have implemented second chance hiring in West Michigan—and are willing to talk openly about lessons learned and missteps. Panelists include:\n\n \nThis is not a presentation or a one-way training. It’s a practical convening designed to help employers make real progress—together. \nEvent Details \nSecond Chance Hiring Network Meeting\n📍 Cascade Engineering\n📅 Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\n⏰ 9:30–11:30 AM\n👥 Audience: Employers across West Michigan exploring\, doing\, or expanding second chance hiring \nWhether you are new to second chance hiring\, actively hiring returning citizens\, or looking to strengthen retention and internal alignment\, this convening is designed to meet you where you are—and help you move forward. \nQuestions?\nContact Carly Smyly at c.smyly@talentfirst.net.
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/second-chance-hiring-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Cascade Engineering | Ron Jimmerson Plant & Training Center\, 5050 33rd Street\, Grand Rapids\, 49512\, United States
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