Friday, April 25 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. | 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – In an effort to connect with justice-impacted individuals and provide them a fresh start, Martin University will co-host a Second Chance Expo Job and Resource Fair on Friday, April 25 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on its campus, 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218.
Attendees can expect access to job opportunities and gain vital resources, including inspiring speakers, engaging workshops led by local organizations, and a panel featuring professionals who have worked within key sectors of the justice system sharing their expertise and insights on pathways to success. Food trucks will be on-site, creating a welcoming space for networking and community connection.
In addition to Martin University, the event is being presented by Trusted Mentors, REFORM Alliance, Fathers & Families Center, Step Up Inc., Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis Corrections Ministries, Constructing our Futures, P.A.C.E, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, 2nd Chance Indiana, RecycleForce, Thomas Ridley, and the City of Indianapolis Division of Reentry.
“Martin University continues to be a valuable community resource for individuals seeking to improve their lives and provide a better future for their families,” said President Dr. Sean Huddleston. “And, we are proud that we are an institution whose mission is centered on offering second chances and giving individuals a new beginning.”
The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit bit.ly/3QXUa23 or text "EXPO" to 317-985-5041.
Featured keynote speakers will be Keidrain “Bossman” Brewster and Tanaine Jenkins.
Brewster -- TEDtalk Speaker, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Big Reform -- tells an amazing story of how he rebuilt his life after 13 years of incarceration by starting a trucking company.
Jenkins – TEDtalk Speaker, Recidivism Strategist, author, and founder of Everything I am, tells a fascinating story of her journey from corrections to business owner and activist focused on re-entry strategies.
Founded in 1977, Martin University is Indiana's only Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) of higher education. It is steeped in a history of service, and its mission is to educate and develop diverse workforce-ready students in an inclusive, supportive, and collegiate environment. Martin University’s vision is to elevate the landscape while providing transformative opportunities, inclusive support, and service to our communities.