FFB Week 30 – A Fair Chance: Hiring with Conviction

John Gabriel, Senior Advisor at the Center for Employment Opportunities, will address the deeply rooted biases and misconceptions that often keep those with past criminal records locked out of the workforce. This webinar will provide attendees with a general overview of the criminal legal system, how to incorporate transferable skills earned in nontraditional places of employment into a resume, and how to utilize fair chance hiring principles to build the business case on why hiring people with past convictions is good for business. This session will be interactive, hands-on, and community members will walk away with the knowledge to incorporate into practice.

Webinar Presenter:

John C Gabriel, Senior Advisor – External Affairs, Center for Employment Opportunities

John Gabriel, a senior advisor, works for the Center for Employment Opportunities, focusing on driving equity into the employment landscape for every person. John cares deeply about working to support the members of our society that are in greatest need. One of the most marginalized demographics in our community includes those who are justice-involved. They are punished long after their incarceration has ended. His strategic goal is to implement genuine positive change that directly supports people with past convictions. John’s formal education includes a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University. John has significant experience in corporate operations and has helped organizations maximize their social, societal, and economic value within national and global networks.