by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Jun 14, 2016 | Second Chances in the Workplace
A broad array of coalitions have come together to support the reforms needed to bring about this change and remove unnecessary barriers to college access. By signing the Fair Chance Higher Education Pledge, these higher education institutions are: Demonstrating an...
by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Mar 22, 2015 | Second Chances in the Workplace
Alvin Community College was named one of 67 American colleges and universities in the nation selected to participate in the Second Chance Pell pilot program, which will provide grant funds for prisoners seeking a higher education. “ACC is very excited to take...
by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Mar 20, 2015 | Second Chances in the Workplace
Just hours after the House dealt a blow to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s criminal justice reform on Thursday, the governor cut $20 million in local aid from the state budget to offset savings he had expected from the reform bill. Lawmakers traveled to Hartford on...
