Community organizations will host the 2nd Chance Job Fair Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Heymann Convention Center, 1373 South College Road in Lafayette.
The event is open to the public, along with those involved in the justice system and formerly incarcerated people.
“The companies and resource providers participating in the 2nd Chance Job Fair understand the importance of providing employment opportunities to a broader talent pool in the region,” said Mandi D. Mitchell, President and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority. “Companies that are willing to hire formerly incarcerated persons help make the transition from incarceration into the community smoother, provide greater opportunities for success for the individuals they hire, and provide mutually beneficial economic outcomes for the individuals, the employer, and the community as a whole.”…