Working With Ex-Offenders: Improving Employment Outcomes

Course Description:

A criminal history can significantly hinder employment opportunities and enrollment in job development programs. In this recorded webinar, Christine Johnson, M.A. Ed. CRC addresses the unique challenges faced by ex-offenders seeking to re-enter the workforce and explores your role in supporting their transition.

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Course Objectives:

In this webinar, you will:

Understand Rates of Incarceration: Explore the rates of incarceration and the types of disabilities reflected in these statistics.
Impact of Poverty: Examine how poverty acts as a cultural experience and influences re-entry challenges.
Reflect on Cultural Bias: Reflect on your own cultural biases and how they impact your work with ex-offenders.
Criminal Records: Learn about different types of criminal records and the potential for changes that can enhance employment opportunities.

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Certificate / 1.5 CRC Credits:

Upon completing the course, you will be prompted to complete a brief quiz. Once you pass the quiz, you will receive either a Certificate of Completion or 1.5 CRC credits.

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This course provides essential insights and practical strategies for professionals working with ex-offenders, aiming to enhance their ability to support and improve employment outcomes for this challenging population.

Working With Ex-Offenders: Improving Employment Outcomes

Working With Ex-Offenders: Improving Employment Outcomes

Course Description:

Course Objectives:

Certificate / 1.5 CRC Credits:

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