DIVERSITY AND WORKFORCE READINESS CLA’S JOINT WEBINAR FEBRUARY 2013 WEBINAR Eric C. Peterson, MSOD Manager, Diversity & Inclusion Nancy Conway, SPHR SHRM.

DIVERSITY ANDWORKFORCE READINESS

CLA’S JOINT WEBINAR FEBRUARY 2013

WEBINAREric C. Peterson, MSOD

Manager, Diversity & Inclusion

Nancy Conway, SPHRSHRM North Central Field Services Director (FSD)

Phyllis Shurn-HannahSHRM Northeast Field Services Director (FSD)

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Agenda

Welcome and Webinar etiquette Objectives of Webinar and joint Webinar Panel Discussion – introduction of panelists Q & A Best practice Sharing Future Webinar Dates

Gadsden Co. Jail Faith Behind Bars Re-entry

ProgramBig Bend SHRM

Martina McDowellBranch Manager

Tallahassee, FL 32308

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Re-Entry Program

Partnership with Gadsden Co. Sheriff Dept.

Community Collaboration Targeted inmate population – most

likely to succeed Overcoming Criminal Mentality Life Skills/Budgeting GED Preparation and Testing Workforce Readiness Skills Substance Abuse counseling

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Steps on the Journey to Success

Self-Evaluation Developing a Personal Brand Resumes Job and/or Training Search Interviews After you Land the Job!

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Big Bend SHRM Volunteers

Once a month commitment to 3 hour class Female and Male Inmate Class Basics of Successful Interviewing What to say / What not to share Dressing for Success Most common interview questions practiced Targeting the right employer Basic Internet searches

A Partnership with a Passion:CSRA SHRM and Augusta Judicial Circuit Drug Court

CSRA SHRMSally Roberts

Human Resources DirectorMorris Communications Company LLC

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What is Drug Court?

Started in Dade County, FL 1989 Started in Augusta, GA 2008 Augusta Judicial Circuit Drug Court (AJCDC) To reduce the impact of drug related

crime by providing comprehensive treatment to substance abusers with the goal of improving public safety and decreasing the financial burden of drug addiction to the entire community.

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How?

Partner with Drug Court Build on existing program Provide high quality training Constructive feedback

Donnie Campbell and Nikki WrightDrug Court graduates

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Program: Phase I

Networking Fashion Show Work/Life Coping Skills Resume Writing, Job Search, and Interview Skills

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Program: Phase II

Networking Resume Writing Job Search,

– Application Completion, – and Interview Skills

Individual Resume Critique Mock Interviews Work/Life Coping Skills

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April 28, 2012

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Q & A

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Best Practice Sharing

What worked well for you in 2013 Challenges for 2013 How will you work with other CLA’s in your states

This is the opportunity for you to learn from each other, bounce off ideas with your peers, or share concerns – your peers maybe able to help you !

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2013 Webinar Schedule

Diversity & WorkforceInclusionReadiness

May 9 May 22

Sept 17 Sept 10

Dec 4 Nov 13

4:00pm ET

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Stay in Touch!

THANK YOU! Phyllis Shurn-Hannah

– [email protected]

Eric Peterson‐ [email protected]

Nancy Conway

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