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Indianapolis – United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler today announced a community-wide job and resource fair for formerly incarcerated individuals hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana and Indiana University McKinney School of Law. The event will occur this Friday, April 8, 2016.
“Reintegrating individuals into our community from federal and state prisons is a responsibility I am passionate about,” said Minkler. “For me, this is a public safety issue. Gainfully employed re-entrants are much less likely to commit crimes. I hope our community shares my commitment to assist these individuals in becoming contributing citizens.”
What: JOB FAIR
When: April 8, 2016, 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: Julia Carson Center, 300 East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
As part of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Smart on Crime Initiative, Minkler’s office is collaborating with Indiana University McKinney School of Law and the City of Indianapolis to host this community-wide event. Some of the employers participating in the job fair include Eskenazi Health, Mays Chemical Company, Goodwill, Barber Construction, All Building Trades, Associated Builders and Contractors, Golden Corral, Labor Union – Local #20, Professional Building Maintenance, Sheet Metal Workers #20, Chipotle, Jiffy Lube and other construction and union organization, all of which desire to fill a range of positions. The goal of the job fair is to help re-entrants meet with many local employers from a wide range of industries.
Members of the McKinney Law School community will be managing the resource fair with assistance from the Indiana Christian Legal Clinic and the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. The job and resource fair will provide information regarding child support matters and criminal record expungement. In addition, the event will provide free assistance with resume writing, interview skills and mock job interviews. Moreover, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, PACE/OAR and Keys to Work will offer assistance with application etiquette, dress for success, and job readiness.
Re-entrants face many barriers upon release from incarceration. The purpose of the community-wide job and resource fair is to provide them with the opportunity to connect with useful re-entry and community agencies that will help provide referrals and resources to enhance their employment opportunities.
U.S. Attorney Minkler thanks all of our partners and the community for their continued support of this initiative.