Workforce Together Lunch and Learn - Second Chance Hiring

Name: Workforce Together Lunch and Learn - Second Chance Hiring
Start: 2026-10-07T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-07T13:00:00-04:00
Location: West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council

Schedule

Wed Oct 07 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council | Grand Rapids, MI

Join us for this event sponsored by the Industry Talent Councils of West Michigan Works!
About this Event

Join the Industry Talent Councils of West Michigan Works! for an engaging session focused on the opportunities and impact of second chance hiring in today's workforce.

Attend to:

Discover how second chance hiring can expand talent pipelines and strengthen workforce participation.
Hear from a panel of regional leaders about the successes, challenges, and benefits they have experienced.
Network with peers over lunch.

Join us October 7 from Noon - 1 p.m. at West Michigan Works! North West Service Center, located at 215 Straight Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49504.

Lunch is included in your ticket purchase, but space is limited. Reserve your seat today!

West Michigan Works! would like to thank our generous sponsors: , , , , and for making this event possible.

Agenda

🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Arrival/Check-In
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Welcome and Introductions
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Q & A