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  • Philadelphia FIGHT provides recovery treatment for HIV/AIDS populations

    May 04, 2017 |

    Temple University |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia FIGHT is a government-funded health care provider that has a program specifically for people who are HIV/AIDS positive and are also recovering addicts. It is an intensive 9 to 12-month outpatient program where participants engage in 10 hours of therapy every week as well as job training and life and budgeting skills.

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  • How is Sweden tackling its integration challenge?

    May 02, 2017 |

    The Local |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Sweden

    Sweden has, and continues, to receive a lot of asylum seekers, leading to the need for successful integration of these new immigrants. Certain programs have been developed, such as one that when completed asylum seekers will be able to gain employment faster, or others that help young immigrants understand their new culture.

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  • Ten things you should know about open hiring

    April 20, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Yonkers, New York

    In Yonkers, Pennsylvania, Greyston Bakery's open hiring process gives a chance to those who might not have been hired otherwise. The company doesn't conduct background checks, look at resumes, require a skills test, or check references; the process means that people with criminal records, mental illnesses, disabilities, or those who are experiencing homelessness have a fair shot at a job. For many hired, the legitimacy of a "real job," benefits, and added incentives like child care help them move forward with their lives.

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  • They fled war in Syria. Today, they manufacture emergency equipment for Canadians

    March 09, 2017 |

    National Observer |

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    Response Location: Canada, Delta, British Columbia

    In British Columbia, there is a severe shortage of workers for manufacturing jobs. Eighteen companies are uniting to employ refugees to fill the gap. The B.C. Alliance for Manufacturing is working with non-profit organizations to provide training, ensure refugees are paid a decent wage, and ensure they are respected in their new workplaces.

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  • Now he slings ice cream, instead of cocaine; ShopRite finds talent in former drug dealers

    March 07, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Most employers might not hire former inmates, but one grocery store in Philadelphia is looking to do just that. Brown Store’s Inc. has made it a company mission to hire people out of prison. Employment is an important factor to keep former inmates from returning to prison.

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  • Small Town, Big Success With Reentry Program

    March 06, 2017 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, New Castle, Pennsylvania

    Jail-to-Jobs, a program with one employee, has helped more than 260 formerly incarcerated people find full-time jobs. Created by a district attorney who saw former felons struggling to be considered for openings, the program links local companies with insurance and support in order to promote hiring.

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  • Philabundance Community Kitchen Turns Former Prisoners Into Chefs

    February 09, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Facing social stigma as well as other effects of being incarcerated, Philabundance Community Kitchen is using culinary education to provide much needed services to those formerly incarcerated. Via cooking classes and other life skills classes, this program has helped over 600 previously incarcerated Philadelphians attain employment in the culinary field.

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  • Entrepreneurship Provides New Hope for Former Prisoners

    January 19, 2017 |

    The Story Exchange |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    People exiting incarceration often struggle to land jobs. But a growing number of organizations are promoting entrepreneurship as an alternative path to economic stability for former inmates and it's not a big stretch considering that many of these folks know how to hustle, think creatively and are resilient. Last year the U.S. Small Business Administration launched a pilot program with several funders to foster business ownership among former inmates but some programs have been around for years and have impressive track records.

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  • Consensus growing on need to move more people out of prison in Philly

    January 15, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    There is a growing consensus across political beliefs that there needs to be reductions in the number of people in prison because the monetary and societal cost is too great. This article explores the numerous initiatives underway in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to address reentry by helping people with record expungement, as well as housing, jobs, social skills and other stumbling blocks to staying out of incarceration. New Jersey has also focused on keeping people from going to prison.

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  • Why keeping minority teachers in the classroom matters

    January 10, 2017 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    While minority students in K-12 account for almost 50%, there are significantly fewer minority teachers. Most of the efforts are focused on recruitment but not on retention as teachers spend on average three years at a job. There are a few programs that are helping to increase retention by creating a collaborative community of teachers. However, a more systemic approach is needed.

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