Contra Costa Inaugural Fair Chance Career Expo: “Get Hired & Inspired!”

• Provide employment access to justice-involved individuals.
• Reduce recidivism by creating stable career pathways.
• Support employers committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• People who are justice impacted
• Individuals with gaps in employment due to incarceration.
• Job seekers facing systemic barriers (e.g., homelessness, substance recovery).

• Direct connections with hiring employers.
• Resume building and coaching.
• Access to support services (e.g., legal aid, housing referrals, job training).
• Networking with employers who follow Fair Chance Hiring or Ban-the-Box policies.
• Raffle with prizes

• Companies committed to inclusive hiring practices.
• Employers who have removed conviction history questions from job applications.
• Organizations offering training or apprenticeships.

• Workforce development agencies.
• Reentry programs.
• Legal services (e.g., record expungement help).
• Mental health or substance use support providers.