EVENT

    Conversations with Cara

    Monday, April 28

Unlocking Opportunity Through Fair Chance Hiring

In honor of National Fair Chance Month, join Cara Collective for a virtual discussion on the importance of creating job opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Our panel of civic and business experts will explore how inclusive hiring practices not only empower individuals to rebuild their lives, they also strengthen companies and communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the transformative power of a new beginning and why removing barriers to employment is good for business. This is a free event, and we invite you to be a part of the conversation by RSVPing below!

Date

Monday, April 28

Time

12 – 1 PM CT

Venue

Virtual

Our Panel

Kathleen St. Louis Caliento

(Moderator)
President & CEO
Cara Collective

Kelly Burlage

VP, Talent Acquisition
Lineage

Brian Fabes

Managing Director
Corporate Coalition of Chicago

Joseph Mapp

Director of Re-Entry
City of Chicago

Join the Conversation

All virtual conversations are free, but we request you RSVP in advance.

Previous Virtual Conversations

The Business of Profit & Purpose

In honor of Black History Month, we discuss how employment social enterprises fuel economic mobility on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Hear directly from leaders who work at the intersection of profit and purpose to create opportunity for job seekers facing barriers to employment

The Business of Profit & Purpose

In honor of Black History Month, we discuss how employment social enterprises fuel economic mobility on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Hear directly from leaders who work at the intersection of profit and purpose to create opportunity for job seekers facing barriers to employment

Investing in the Workforce

Employers can pull one of the most powerful levers for economic and social change: supporting and advancing their frontline workers. Our panelists will share the “why” and the “how” behind meeting the needs of historically untapped talent, whether that be job seekers impacted by the justice system or those who have faced systemic barriers and the effects of poverty.

The Intersection of Education and Workforce Development

As the workforce continues to evolve, so must the ways we prepare current and future generations of workers. We were joined by civic and philanthropic leaders to explore how education and workforce development institutions are working together to build more inclusive pathways to gainful employment.

Building Economic Vibrancy Across the Latine Community

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we were joined by a panel of civic and philanthropic leaders to discuss the role policy plays in creating equity, and how we are addressing and removing the barriers faced in the pursuit of meaningful employment opportunities.

Writing My Legacy

In honor of Black History Month, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, Suzet McKinney, and Nicole Robinson take part in a discussion on creating change, inspiring others, and building a legacy.

Appetite for Hope

Because gainful employment and food security go hand in hand, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento and Kellie O’Connell, CEO of Nourishing Hope, discuss the barriers to food and job access and our collective hunger for a poverty-free Chicago.

Beyond the Shecession

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento and Felicia Davis Blakley reflect on this moment in history and its impact on women in the workforce.

Finding My Voice

In celebration of Black History Month, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento and Dominique Jordan Turner discuss how they found their voices as Black women, impactful leaders, devoted mothers, and so much more.