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We are a Fair Chance staffing partner

Our mission is to find jobs for formerly incarcerated individuals and people with criminal records. By providing a second chance, we strive to reduce recidivism, reconnect families and repair communities.

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Who we are

2C Workforce Solutions connects formerly incarcerated individuals and people with criminal records to job opportunities across multiple lines of business that enable successful reentry and deliver value to local communities. We specialize in helping people overcome the barriers caused by having a criminal record - we help with job searches and job placements.

With 30+ years of working with justice-system impacted people, pre- and post-release, we recognize the critical need to help individuals with criminal records obtain jobs. Additionally, we understand the dynamic needs of employers in bridging the talent gap across all industries. Our industry expertise allows us to successfully place qualified, skilled individuals that happen to have a criminal record to fill the short and long-term hiring shortages that employers have.

Our motivation is to make impactful changes to the lives of our candidates, our employer partners, and the communities to which we support. We work with background check friendly / felony-friendly employers nationwide.

Who We Are

Our Leadership

Our team includes experts in rehabilitation, education, hiring and human resources who are ready to help transform businesses and transform lives.

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Jessica L. Artz
President, 2C Workforce Solutions
Jessica Artz leads the national roll-out of 2C Workforce Solutions’ second chance hiring program. Previously, Artz led the Reintegration and Community Engagement function at ViaPath Technologies where she focused on providing tools, resources, and support systems for individuals reintegrating into their communities post incarceration. She holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation and is a longstanding member of the Society for Human Resources Management and remains an active member of the World at Work Compensation Association.
Tony Lowden Chief Social Impact Officer
Tony Lowden
Chief Social Impact Officer
Tony Lowden is an advisor to 2C Workforce Solutions. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry. He works with the leadership team and valued partners to leverage opportunities for community support and to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, community partners, and civic and political leaders.
Michelle Simon Sr. Vice President Second Chance Programs
Michelle Simon
Sr. Vice President Second Chance Programs
Michelle Simon leads the second chance hiring program with a dedicated focus on connecting second chance and justice involved candidates with meaningful and impactful job opportunities. She works with community partners and employers to find each candidate the right position. Michelle has 20+ years of strategic staffing experience in addition to a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a dual minor in Psychology and Sociology.

Benefits

2C Workforce Solutions is committed to supporting employee’s total health and wellness.

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Access to Care.com's Network

Care.com provides access to a network of caregivers when needed.

Health, Dental and Vision

Health, Dental and Vision Options

Employees will also have voluntary health, dental, and vision options in addition to a number of other voluntary options if they wish to participate.

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401k Retirement Plan

Employees have access to a Fidelity 401k with an employer match.

Talkspace

Employee Assistance Program with access to Talkspace

 Talkspace is an online therapy platform allowing convenient access to licensed behavior therapists using text, chat and video visits.
Calm-App

Access to the Calm App

The Calm App provides relaxation, meditation, sleep tools and resources.

Peerfit

Fitness Classes and Nutrition Resources

Peerfit allows access to fitness classes at local studios and gyms. This benefit also includes access to the FitOn app, which provides fitness and nutrition resources at home.

PerkSpot

Access to Merchant Discount Programs

Employees have access to merchant discount programs through PerkSpot and Lifemart.