2C Workforce Solutions

01/28/2025

At 2C Workforce Solutions, our expertise is connecting people to make a difference. We help to provide career opportunities for all individuals and believe your past doesn’t define you—it is the building block for a stronger, more successful you!

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At 2C Workforce Solutions, we look at every applicant as unique, and work acrossour community of employers to provide everyone equal opportunity.

01/15/2025

In today’s competitive job market, employers are constantly searching for ways to address labor shortages and talent gaps. One powerful yet often overlooked solution is second chance hiring, which gives individuals with criminal records the opportunity to rebuild their lives through meaningful employment.

For individuals with a criminal record, securing a job can be a pivotal step toward a successful reentry into society. Gainful employment significantly reduces the chances of recidivism, helping break the cycle of crime and incarceration. Many returning citizens have completed vocational training or acquired valuable skills during their time in prison, making them job-ready and eager to contribute.

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Hiring individuals with a criminal record often leads to positive outcomes. They perform as well as those without a record and have better retention rates.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from 2C Workforce Solutions!

As we step into 2025, we reflect on the power of hope, resilience, and second chances. For those impacted by incarceration, the New Year is a reminder that change is always possible, and brighter days are ahead.

At 2C Workforce Solutions, we’re committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by incarceration. Together, we can work toward a future where every person has the opportunity to rebuild and thrive. https://hubs.la/Q030VQLP0

Here’s to a year of compassion, understanding, and meaningful change!

2C is focused on connecting justice-involved people who need a second chance with opportunities to make a difference.

12/12/2024

12/09/2024

2C Workforce Solutions connects formerly incarcerated individuals and people with criminal records to job opportunities that enable successful reentry and deliver value to their local communities. With jobs growth continuing, employers are looking to all sources for qualified candidates. 2CWS specializes in helping people overcome the barriers caused by having a criminal record – they help with job searches and job placements.

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Interested in hiring formerly incarcerated individuals? “Who are as good as-if not better-than those with no records.” -SHRM study, Click here: https://hubs.la/Q02-P8y-0

2C supports Second Chance candidates who are or have been justice involved. We believe mistakes from your past should not prevent a successful future.

12/05/2024

2C Workforce Solutions is based on the understanding that second chance hiring supports both a healthy society and a strong national economy. Contrary to common stereotypes returning citizens offer incredible value to businesses across our nation. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to change the narrative and provide deserving candidates with the resources and connections they need to succeed after release.

To see a roundup of recent interviews where Jessica Artz the president of 2C workforce solutions discusses 2C and our parent company ViaPath Technologies’ expertise in the second chance hiring field click here:

We’ve made it our mission to provide deserving candidates with the resources and connections they need to succeed after release.

12/03/2024

In 2023 we met with Ladji Ruffin, a pioneer of post-incarceration opportunities who himself served 23 years in prison. His inspiring story reminds us of why 2C’s work is so vital to transforming lives and communities through second chances.

During Incarceration, Ladji took advantage of a braille learning and transcription program, which he used to launch his own company, Authentic Braille Masters, after release. In addition to running his business, Ladji now trains mentors within prisons and serves as a board member for Rehabilitation Enables Dreams, a nonprofit for juvenile

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For the almost 600,000 individuals released from incarceration each year, second chances are far and few between.

11/25/2024

Our VP of Business development highlights an important insight in an amazing article: over half a million people are released from prison every year, and many have been actively pursuing self-improvement during their incarceration. Thanks to advancements in digital tools like tablets and educational apps, incarcerated individuals now have greater access to learning opportunities. These tools empower them to develop valuable skills that align with the demands of today’s job market. By providing these supportive resources, we can help returning citizens successfully transition to meaningful employment after their release.

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11/18/2024

Expanding our workforce to include returning citizens who have served their time and are eager to start fresh will benefit our businesses, economy, and nation as a whole. With retirees outnumbering new workers, America faces a growing labor shortage that demands innovative solutions. By offering second chances to these individuals, businesses can help bridge the employment gap, enhance their staffing, and contribute to lasting stability and success for all.

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Allowing misconceptions to continue dominating the hiring process denies returning citizens opportunities and handicaps our economy.

10/23/2024

Second chance hiring practices reduce recidivism and support formerly incarcerated people. 2C Vice President Richard Bronson recently spoke at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Reimagining Futures event on how second chance hiring is a win for everyone. Learn more about 2C’s efforts here: https://hubs.la/Q02VmjB50

10/18/2024

The 2024 Talent Study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte reveals an urgent need for one million manufacturing jobs by 2030, with a projected shortfall of 2.1 million positions. In light of this growing demand, employers are increasingly recognizing the untapped potential of justice-involved individuals as a valuable talent pool.

Successful reintegration into society requires addressing several factors, including cognitive and behavioral skills, substance use, mental and physical health, housing stability, employment opportunities, and rebuilding family connections. Among these, vocational training emerges as one of the most impactful rehabilitative programs that correctional facilities can offer. Equipping justice-involved individuals with essential trade skills, vocational training not only fosters their successful reintegration but also provides a pathway to sustainable long-term employment.
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Recognizing the untapped potential of justice-involved individuals, employers are increasingly receptive to hiring from this pool of talent.

10/08/2024

ViaPath is committed to being an organization where employees of all abilities can contribute and thrive. The disABILITIES Employee Resource Group is a network of employees that leverages and shares their experience navigating any issues with accessibility to push our organization to be a more inclusive and empowering workplace for all. To learn more about how we foster workplace diversity, click here: https://hubs.la/Q02SwxXX0