About this Event
Employers and community organizations are invited to join the Second Annual South Bend Second Chance Job & Resource Fair, sponsored by REFORM Alliance, the Hoosier Initiative for Re-entry (HIRE) through the Indiana Department of Correction, the MLK Dream Center, and University of Notre Dame Programs for Education, as a table host and connect directly with individuals who have criminal records or justice-system involvement.
This event brings together employers, workforce organizations, education and training providers, and community-based organizations to help South Bend residents overcome barriers, access resources, and take the next step toward employment and stability.
Why Participate?
Connect with Motivated Jobseekers
Meet individuals who are actively looking for employment and interested in building meaningful careers.
Expand Your Talent Pipeline
Connect with skilled and motivated candidates who may have faced barriers to traditional employment opportunities.
Promote Second-Chance Hiring
Help create opportunities for individuals who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration or justice-system involvement.
Share Valuable Resources
Organizations can provide information and direct connections to services related to housing, transportation, education, workforce training, healthcare, recovery, legal services, financial stability, and other reentry needs.
Build Community Partnerships
Connect with employers, workforce professionals, service providers, and organizations working to strengthen employment and reentry opportunities throughout the South Bend community.
Event venue & nearby stays
MLK Dream Center, 224 College Street, South Bend, United States
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