E10: Fair Chance Hiring

Philadelphia Works

This episode features an interview with Sue Hoffman, Senior Associate of Innovation, Philadelphia Works, and Jonathan Todd, Director of Talent Development, Philadelphia Commerce Department as they discuss the work that is being done to help returning citizens to find meaningful employment.

To learn more, visit the below resources:

Guidelines and other resources for employers considering Fair Chance Hiring: http://www.philaworks.org/business/fair-chance-hiring/ For employers ready to hire, contact PA CareerLink Philadelphia or the Mayor’s Office of ReIntegration Services (RISE): [e-mail] or www.phila.gov/rise/employer “Ban the Box” Fair Chance Hiring Law -- contact the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations: www.phila.gov/humanrelations Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Federal Bonding and other federal incentives to hire returning citizens: www.pacareerlink.pa.gov FCHI Link: https://business.phila.gov/fairchance/ Business Incentives: https://business.phila.gov/ Office of Workforce Development: https://beta.phila.gov/programs/workforce-development/ Doing Biz w/ the city: http://www.phila.gov/commerce/doBusiness/Pages/default.aspx