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Second Chance Month | ReEntry Month |
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"Everyone Deserves A Second Chance."
Nationwide, the month of April has been declared as Second Chance Month! According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, more than 640,000 individuals are released from state and federal prisons annually, and 10.6 million individuals cycle through local jails (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2019) because of challenges faced when transitioning back into the community.
Every person has dignity and potential, but one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship as we celebrate "Second Chance Month" in April, unlocking brighter futures for 70 million Americans who have repaid their debt to society.
At Employ Prince George’s, we are dedicated to helping our returning citizens with a smooth transition back into the community and workforce to receive a second chance at life!
Learn more about our Pathways to Success Program by visiting the link below!
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Want to love your job? Apply with us.
Our growing team loves what we do, and you will too.
Employ Prince George’s is a highly respected nonprofit organization working within the workforce development, community development, and economic development industries. Our team members are diverse and innovative-thought leaders who have become community assets.
EPG is seeking professionals who can grow with us, think outside the box, and follow through to the implementation of strategic goals. At Employ Prince George's, we firmly believe that, with the right team, we can impact the world. If you are a dynamic individual looking for a rewarding career in the community, we’d love for you to join us! Together, in partnership, we can work to better the lives of those around us.
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K.E.Y.S. Program Recruitment! |
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The K.E.Y.S. Program Spring 2021 Enrollment is NOW OPEN! Employability Seminars are being held on Zoom, and qualified participants will receive internet access as well as lap-tops if needed! For Young Adults in Prince George's County ages 18-24 who are interested in applying - Register for an Information Session today by clicking here: Information Session (Information Sessions are held every Thursday via Zoom at 4:00 p.m.).
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @pgckeysprogram #WeGotTheKEYS
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Workforce & News Highlights |
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Nearly a year after the killing of George Floyd sparked a nationwide reckoning over race, officials in Maryland’s two largest jurisdictions have proposed budgets that emphasize racial equity and efforts to build back from the financial losses spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.
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OPINION: Now that the historic American Rescue Plan has been passed in Congress and signed into law, President Biden will turn to his Build Back Better plan to help the more than 10 million unemployed Americans return to the labor force. As part of this effort to lift the job prospects of laid-off workers and young Americans without college degrees, America needs to go big on investing in a modern apprenticeship system built for the needs of our 21st-century workforce.
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For the first time this year, D.C. is no longer strongly encouraging nonessential workers to do their jobs from home.
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s March 17 order extends D.C.’s state of emergency through May 20, while modifying some of the city’s coronavirus-related restrictions. Among those changes is the removal of a provision first added last June, at the start of Phase Two of reopening, which called on nonessential, non-retail workers to continue teleworking rather than going into an office.
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Employee Highlight - Employ Prince George's |
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Pete (Henry) Goodson
ReEntry Coordinator
Employ Prince George's
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Meet Pete Goodson, affectionately known to many in Prince George's County as "Mr. Pete," the ReEntry Coordinator for Employ Prince George's. Pete Goodson has conservatively helped over 10,000 returning citizens find their pathway to success over the last 15 years. Through Employ Prince George's and the American Job Center Community Network, he provides job placement assistance for many people with misdemeanor and felony |
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backgrounds, one-on-one consulting services, job clubs, assistance with the Federal Bonding Program, occupational skills training, and support services.
“The ReEntry program has impacted a lot of individuals and families,” said Goodson, “A lot of people come to the program with a desire to change and have the right attitude and want a better life. I have been able to be an instrument, along with other folks at the American Job Center Largo, to help facilitate that process. There are so many people returning home who need help, and we are agents of hope. I have the opportunity to sit down with someone and provide some hope along with great resources. This work is more than just a job. It’s a calling, and I’m grateful that I am able to help men and women who are coming back [home] from being incarcerated."
Throughout his tenure with Prince George's County, Goodson has helped thousands of returning citizens find gainful employment. What he sees as his calling, is truly impacting the lives of Prince George’s County residents.
We Salute You, Mr. Goodson!
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Want to learn more about Mr. Pete Goodson and the work he has done in Prince George's County? Listen to this special ReEntry Month edition of the Workforce Wire Podcast!
Hear from Employ Prince George's Pete Goodson and Lawrence Barbour as they speak with former returning citizens that have completed the Employ Prince George's Pathway to Success Program and have transitioned successfully back into society.
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When you're in high school and haven't worked much or at all, it can be hard to find a job. In fact, teenagers have a really high unemployment rate.
There are a few reasons why finding work as a teenager can be challenging:
- Experience: If you're looking for your first job, you may not be able to easily show you have the necessary skills and experience.
- Hours: Sometimes employers need candidates who can work late nights or during school hours, which may not be doable for students.
- Personal qualities: Interviewers may feel concerned that teenagers lack responsibility, maturity, and other key personal qualities needed to perform in the role.
But don't get discouraged by these factors. If you are a high school student looking for a job, there are plenty of things you can do to overcome those obstacles, get your application noticed, and get yourself hired.
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So Following a challenging year in 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic has had a knock-on effect leaving plenty of people out of work. Since, most companies moved to a remote basis, the way that job seekers are looking for jobs has changed dramatically.
So, to help you follow the latest trends and be more successful, we consulted Sophie Milliken, Managing Director at SRS Recruitment and Employability Experts who were able to offer some expert advice on how to job search in 2021 and find a new position from the comfort of your own home.
Looking for more advice? Check out this article on how to job search during the pandemic: https://bit.ly/3tt6SYP
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Are you more likely to take positions outside of your industry/area of expertise now than you were before COVID-19?
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Bi-Weekly, Employ Prince George's provides a listing of trending and current jobs hiring immediately in Prince George's County. |
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In this episode of The Workforce Wire, Walter Simmons will be joined by Marcus N. Daniels, Commercial Real Estate Broker at NAI Michael, and April Richardson, CEO of DC Sweet Potato Cake and President of Food Opportunity, to discuss strategies behind increasing the earnings of black Americans and increase the overall wealth of black America. |
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Monthly, Employ Prince George's provides workforce data covering salary, wages, occupations, and employment in Prince George's County. |
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