25 Employers Take Part in ‘2nd Chance’ Hiring Event at FSCJ Downtown

To coincide with National Second Chance Month in April, nearly 25 employers are taking part in the CareerSource Northeast Florida (CareerSource NEFL) in-person Second Chance Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 at the Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Advanced Technology Center, located at 401 W. State St. in downtown Jacksonville.

“Second Chance Month underscores the importance of helping people who have been involved in the justice system to redefine themselves and contribute to our community and the economy,” said CareerSource NEFL President Cheryl Taylor. “We are proud to help those who have been incarcerated transition back into the job market…not only during this event, but throughout the year.”

For those who need help creating a resume, CareerSource NEFL will also offer one-on-one resume assistance one hour prior to the event (9 to 10 a.m.) – and job seekers can visit any CareerSource NEFL Career Center prior to the event for resume help.CareerSource NEFL representatives will also have a raffle for gift cards for those who need clothing, along with two bikes to help those who can use it for short-range transportation.

Although the event focuses on assisting those with background issues that pose a challenge to their employment, it is open to all job seekers.

All job seekers should register at www.employflorida.com prior to the event.

For more information and registration, job seekers can visit qr.fm/7l4qmh.

In addition to CareerSource NEFL, other organizations hosting the event include Operation New Hope, FSCJ, University of North Florida, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Taming My M.E.S.S. Foundation, MHRC and PNC.

Every year, more than 30,000 people are released from Florida prisons and face challenges when they attempt to reenter the workforce. Second chance workshops and job fairs help these men and women overcome barriers to employment to gain employment in Northeast Florida.