Growing Inclusive Restaurants

Description

Tickets will cost $10 starting Wednesday!

PARTICIPANTS WILL:
- Learn about organizations providing transitional employment and workforce readiness training to San Jose residents returning from prison, and how you can recruit workers who have demonstrated their readiness for a second chance.
- Speak with a panel of leaders in second chance employment, worker advocacy, culinary training and reentry support.
- Find out how FoodSchool.us will bring restaurant job training to San Jose returning citizens, and give feedback on planned curriculum.
- Network with peers committed to building an inclusive and resilient restaurant community in San Jose.
- Walk away with relevant contacts, a directory of local resources, and an implementation checklist for successful background friendly hiring.
Questions: [email protected]

The Event Features:

SHELBY MASON, NEW OPPORTUNITY WORK PROGRAM GOODWILL OF SILICON VALLEY
The NOW Program equips returning citizens with the necessary tools to navigate the difficult transition to mainstream and full-time employment. The program assists with resume preparation, job interview techniques, and transportation access, teaches Moral Reconation Therapy® and provides motivation and support during 90 days of transitional, part time employment within Goodwill’s onsite business operations. The program achieves exceptional results, with 70% of all program participants obtaining full-time permanent employment within 90 days.

EMMA ROSENBUSH, CALA GENERAL MANAGER
CALA restaurant is the San Francisco debut of celebrated Mexico City chef Gabriella Camera and is setting a new standard for Mexican fine dining in the city. Largely Behind the Scenes, general manager Emma Rosenbush has turned San Francisco’s tough labor market into an opportunity for returning citizens in San Francisco. As the primary recruiter, trainer and manager of a 50% prior-incarcerated staff, Emma has proven their hiring practices can lead to success in fine dining, and has generously agreed to share her expertise with you.

NELLIE LEE, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA REENTRY RESOURCE CENTER
The Reentry Resource Center is a ‘one-stop-shop’ that facilitates successful reintigration for Santa Clara County’s returning citizens. The center employs evidence-based practices to strengthen families, reduce recidivism and build safer communities through a seamless system of services, supports and supervision.

PAUL FORDHAM, FRESH STARTS CULINARY ACADEMY, HOMEWARD BOUND OF MARIN COUNTY
The Fresh Starts Culinary Academy is a tuition free, ten week, American Culinary Federation certified program that prepares Homeward Bound residents and low income community members for careers in the culinary industry. The course teaches food preparation and safety, recipe sizing, knife skills, service, workplace standards, teamwork and conflict resolution. The program is a model member of the Catalyst Kitchens network, and incorporates significant hands-on work experience to prep graduates for success.

GENEVIEVE MARTIN, DAVE'S KILLER BREAD FOUNDATION
The foundation is the nonprofit arm of Dave’s Killer Bread, a successful national brand employing 30% formerly incarcerated people. The foundation works to promote background friendly hiring practices by organizing second chance employment summits, producing informational content, and facilitating the second chance network. The programming developed by the foundation helps employers develop a more complete understanding of the why and how to implement Second Chance Employment within their organizations.
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HOST: CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
Our workshop will take place at the flagship campus of the Center for Employment Training, a highly successful nonprofit, community-based, skill training center, with 13 branch campuses. CET teaches trade skills in growing fields, and provides supportive services and job placement assistance to help lift people out of poverty and into a brighter future.

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