Lisa Johnson
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@NIWLLisa
#workforce development professional with a focus on equity in education and employment opportunities for young people globally. Opinions expressed are my own.
"[STEM] is essential,” said @FHI360’s @NIWLLisa. @FHI360, in partnership with @JNJNews, @SmithsonianScie, @jaworldwide & @girlscouts, hosted “Sparking Girls' Interest in #STEM2D Careers”. 👩🔧 👩🔬 👩🚀 Watch it here: youtu.be/MSnWqTz_Pj8 #STEMatHome
Q4: Approx. 3/4 Americans acknowledge that barriers prevent people returning from prison from succeeding. Can you provide an ex. of a collateral consequences you or other formerly incarcerated people you know have faced? #SecondChanceMonth #PFBarnaPoll prisonfellowship.org/wp-content/upl…
Q3: Giving returning neighbors a #secondchance by offering them a job is certainly a direct benefit to them, but what are other benefits of #fairchance hiring? What unique things have formerly incarcerated people brought to your team? #SecondChanceMonth (1/2)
A3: People with criminal records are just that: people. People with skills, people with talents which can benefit any business. Employers I have spoken with say system impacted people are some of their best employees: committed, hard-working and respectful #SecondChanceMonth
Q2: According to the #PFBarnaPoll, while support for the concept of #secondchances is strong among Americans, there is not as much support when asked to apply that concept in practical & policy terms. How has your co. or edu program supported second chances? #SecondChanceMonth
Q2. What are some of the obstacles that limit young people's ability to excel in education or employment following contact with the justice system and who are the essential partners to remove them? #SecondChance2020
A2a: Young adults impacted by the justice system may not have a valid ID, preventing them from enrolling in education and training programs or employment. Partnerships w/ corrections, DMV and dept. of vital records can help ensure identification upon release. #secondchance2020
