Breaking Down Employment Barriers Webinar

The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is hosting a virtual webinar focusing on removing employment barriers for job seekers with criminal records and histories in quest of re-entry to the workforce.

If you are a federal contractor, community-based organization, employer, job seeker, college student with criminal justice career aspirations, and/or criminal justice professional then you should attend. The event will provide information on OFCCP, EEO employment guidance, and regulations concerning the use of criminal records, as well as discuss community-based, state, and local programs available.

You are invited to learn about:

• Best practices to create an All-Inclusive Workplace for job seekers with a criminal record

• What to do if you apply for a job and are denied employment due to a past criminal record

• Programs and resources to assist individuals with criminal records reintegrate into the community and workforce.

Please register for this event by clicking on the registration link. Upon registration, you will receive a link to join the event via Microsoft Teams.

If you need reasonable accommodation please contact us, soon as possible but no later than July 20, 2022. Please feel free to submit any questions ahead of time to Sean Lindsey, Mid Atlantic Regional Liaison, Outreach & Education at lindsey.sean@dol.gov.