Breaking the Record - New Job Pathways for Returning Citizens

Explore a wide-ranging discussion on creating employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals in this panel conversation presented by The Aspen Institute and Slack's Rework Reentry partnership. Delve into solutions addressing the significant obstacles returning citizens face in accessing meaningful employment, from the perspectives of community-based organizations, public and private sector representatives, and applied research. Learn from executives and advocates committed to supporting returning citizens' efforts to become contributing members of society. Gain insights from panelists including Angela Collier from Walmart, Sandra A. Gaddy from Women's Resource Center, Brandon Fontenot Johnson from the City of Birmingham, and Jeffrey D. Korzenik, author of "Untapped Talent." Moderated by Dr. Douglas E. Wood, Director of the Criminal Justice Reform Initiative at The Aspen Institute, this hour-long conversation covers topics such as housing, education, healthcare, and employment barriers, focusing on innovative approaches to create new job pathways for returning citizens.