How a Bank Created a Career Track for Incarcerated Youth

The Diversity Career Podcast with Fexingo: Inclusion, Equity, and Underrepresented Professionals · Aug 29, 2026 · 8m · transcript

In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine a major U.S. bank that partnered with a nonprofit to build a career pathway for young people impacted by the justice system. They break down the program's design: paid internships, dedicated mentors, and a clear route to full-time employment after release. The conversation digs into the numbers—participants are 40 percent less likely to re-offend—and the bank's internal metrics, which show retention rates on par with traditional hires. Lucas shares how the bank adapted its background-check policies and worked with managers to reduce bias…