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Date Published
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Checkr Editor
Word count
1937
Language
English
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None

Summary

Checkr celebrates Second Chance Month, also known as Fair Chance Month, by promoting fair hiring practices that give justice-impacted individuals a chance to contribute to society. The non-profit organization Prison Fellowship launched this movement in 2017, and it is now acknowledged by the White House. Checkr's mission is to empower fair, inclusive, and diverse hiring practices through its technology platform, which includes features such as Assess, Candidate Stories, and the Fair Chance Dashboard. These tools help employers promote fair chance hiring and reduce barriers for justice-impacted individuals. The company has also founded a 501(c)(3) Corporate Foundation, Checkr.org, to accelerate the social impact of building a fairer future of work. Through various initiatives, such as the Fair Chance Apprenticeship Program and partnerships with organizations like Breakthrough and The Last Mile, Checkr aims to provide opportunities for justice-impacted individuals to find employment and contribute to their communities.