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How One Company Made Prison Hiring a Career Pipeline
Lucas and Luna explore how a Midwest manufacturing company, Midstate Industrial, turned hiring formerly incarcerated individuals into a competitive advantage and career growth engine. They discuss the company's partnership with a nonprofit reentry program, the specific training model used, and the results: a 40% lower turnover rate than traditional hires and a pipeline of skilled workers in a tight labor market. The hosts examine the skepticism from HR leaders, the financial incentives including federal bonding and tax credits, and the broader implications for diversity hiring…
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