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As a solution to the labor shortage businesses faced in 2021 and 2022, we explored an untapped community who were eager for employment through a Second Chance Hiring program. These individuals had a criminal past that would most likely make them ineligible for a job due to background checks. To address this problem, we began partnering with Pinellas Ex-offender Re-entry Coalition (PERC) for an On-the-Job Training (OJT) program to prepare this population for work. As a result, the program delivered success from the start.
A Pioneering Partnership with PERC
TSE became the first company in the region to offer this opportunity to such a disenfranchised group. Naturally, our partnership with PERC attracted public attention.
HR Manager Michelle Hintz-Prange appears in the documentary, sharing insights on the program’s impact.
TSE was contacted by Florida State University and the Institute for Justice Research and Development about participating in a documentary-style corporate training video on Second Chance Hiring. We said yes. During the summer, the documentary was filmed and edited. It was released in October.
Success in Second Chance Hiring
Filmmakers captured footage of Second Chance Hiring employees working at TSE.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. funded the film, which demonstrates how TSE retains talent through our On-the-Job Training program. It also highlights the success of hiring Second Chance candidates through our partnership with PERC. John Koufos, the National Director of Reentry Initiatives at Right on Crime and the Executive Director of Safe Streets and Second Chances, narrates the video.
In Particular, Retaining Talent focuses on Second Chance Hiring in Florida, where TSE operates, and in Washington, D.C., examining its law enforcement, corrections system, and businesses that hire individuals with records. More importantly, the program proves that Second Chance Hiring creates impact and drives profitability.
We invite you to watch the film and consider launching your own program for candidates seeking a Second Chance.
