"We stand by the fact that these individuals will be some of the best employees you've ever had -- they're going to work hard, come in on time, do what they have to do, and then go home. But until more employers start giving opportunities to justice-involved individuals, it will be a revolving door system of barriers."

Josh Spickler of Just City and Myletta Moore-Dawson of Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) are working to create sustainable employment for all which will in turn increase the local workforce & employment but also reduce recidivism. They will share why employers not only can but should consider hiring justice-involved individuals.

Resources mentioned within the episode include:

• William "Fry" Arnold's TEDxMemphis Talk and subsequent conversation with us
• DeAndre Brown's conversation with us
• Just City
• Josh Spickler's TEDxMemphis Talk and previous conversation with us
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)
• Slingshot's 2024 MPACT Award spotlight on CEO
• Clean Slate Fund
• Tennessee expungement fee reduced over Just City's 5 year effort
• City and County governments are encouraging employers to look beyond criminal history when hiring

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.