Effectively engaging returning citizens is a critical workforce strategy with far-reaching community impact. In this episode, Derrick Colbert, Managing Director of Operational Excellence at KRA Corporation, shares key insights ahead of an upcoming workshop at the 2025 SETA Spring Conference. With over eight years of experience working with justice-involved individuals, Derrick explores how employers and workforce professionals can better understand the barriers returning citizens face and design programs that drive successful reentry and long-term employment outcomes.
You’ll hear insights on…
Why returning citizens represent a high-potential but often overlooked labor pool
The emotional, social, and economic challenges of reentering the workforce after incarceration
Best practices for building effective reentry programs, including early intervention and family reintegration
How to collaborate with employers to reduce stigma and expand career pathways
The role of wraparound services like housing, mental health support, and skills-based job placement
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