FOR EMPLOYERS

Hosting events with over 200 job seekers. Employers are well informed, engaged, and excited to attend a Job Fair with CRI.

Partner with Us to Build Connecticut’s Workforce

At Career Resources, we connect employers with skilled, motivated job seekers ready to work. Whether you’re hiring for entry-level roles or seeking industry-specific talent, we help streamline your recruitment process while advancing economic opportunity in our communities.

What We Offer Employers:

  • Candidate Matching – Pre-screened applicants trained and job-ready

  • Hiring Events – Opportunities to connect directly with job seekers

  • Workforce Development Programs – Talent pipelines in manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and more

  • Second Chance Hiring Support – Guidance on inclusive hiring practices and available incentives

  • Retention Support – Coaching and wraparound services that help employees succeed long-term

Download our Second Chance Employer Toolkit:

“Second chance employment” is the practice of offering fair and equal job opportunities to individuals with criminal records. The Connecticut EMPLOYER TOOLKIT for Second Chance Hiring is a print and online guide developed by the CT-SCBC, providing employers with a set of best practices, HR, legal and technical assistance, and links on how to partner with and access Connecticutbased resources, training and expertise that will facilitate a successful second chance hiring program, opening career and economic opportunities for people with criminal records.

 

April 4, 2025 State of Reentry Report highlighting need for programs

  • High needs: People recently released from prison in Connecticut often face multiple challenges:

    • Over half have serious substance use issues.

    • Roughly one-third struggle with mental health disorders.

    • Many lack a high school diploma, have unstable housing, and limited job skills

  • Many individuals leaving incarceration face a combination of addiction, mental health issues, homelessness, and lack of education.

  • To make lasting improvements and reduce recidivism, the state must invest in coordinated programs to address these needs.

May 31, 2023 Bridgeport Second Chance Job Fair Recap

Read about our  job fair in the CTPost!

  • A job fair was held in Bridgeport on May 31 to help people with criminal records find work.

  • Hundreds attended, connecting with employers like Amazon, Yale New Haven Health, the City of Bridgeport, and local unions.

  • The event was hosted by Career Resources, Inc. and city/state partners.

  • Many job seekers were looking for factory or restaurant jobs.

  • Transportation was a common challenge for attendees without cars.

  • Employers were open to hiring those with past convictions.

  • It was the first job fair of this kind since COVID, focused on giving people a second chance.

Read about our last job fair in the CT Post!

Check out some of the partners we’ve worked with!

 

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