FormerlyIncarcerated CollegeGraduatesNetwork

A national network of 1000+ college graduates across 43 US states who have been to incarcerated

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August is back to school month! FICGN member Tiyana Scarlett graduated this past spring and discussed how education changed her life. We can't wait to see how everyone in the FICGN community who is returning to or starting their education thrives over the next year.

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There's two jobs with deadlines coming up! Check out https://t.co/0KzBQAOF25 for more information!

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Are you coming to the THEIxFICGN gathering in Nashville at the end of this month? Don't miss this opportunity for great food, community support, and a powerful program of speakers. Register today! https://t.co/7b4lxcHP3p

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Persevere is hiring a Program Manager! Apply here: https://t.co/rY5zfzV3zL

You can also learn more about Persevere as a fair chance employer and about their programs by attending our Employer Spotlight on August 22nd. Register for that here: https://t.co/fcneGsl7lh

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We had an incredible time at the 6th Annual FICGN Northwest BBQ. There is nothing quite like power of gathering with community to celebrate and uplift each other. We already can't wait to get this group together next year!

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New Jersey FICGN is hosting an Alumni vs. Students flag football tournament on Friday, August 16th! Food and drinks provided and registration is free. Register to participate here: https://t.co/SliidZod5m BBQ starts at 6 pm and tournament kickoff is at 7:15 pm!

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FICGN is so excited to announce that we are bringing back our Employer Spotlight series with Persevere, a national nonprofit working to disrupt the cycle of incarceration and poverty. Mark your calendars for August 22nd at 4pm ET/1pm PT! https://t.co/fcneGsl7lh

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There are some very exciting job opportunities coming up! You can learn more about each of these positions and see where to apply on our jobs page here: https://t.co/rY5zfzV3zL.

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Adams State University's Prison College Program is hiring two positions! The Senior Advisor (apply here: https://t.co/HxSRZATZIX) and the Advisor/Recruiter (apply here: https://t.co/amUQFeTFDC) will work in person in Alamosa, Colorado.

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Soon, FICGN will have a waitlist process for organizations to submit a request for us to do a training for your programs. We'll share more details as soon as possible! In the meantime, watch to learn more about the programming we did for Grand Valley State University.

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The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is hiring a Job Coach/Retention Specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Apply here: https://t.co/W8334B6y2J

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Help us welcome Trip Taylor to the team! He joins FICGN as the Program Coordinator for our Pathways to Leadership and Career Excellence (PLACE) program. e.

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Are you going to be at Horizons next week? We will! Come see FICGN's Executive Director will is presenting "advocacy and Education Policy Priorities for People Impacted by the Legal System" alongside Ved Price, Stanley Andrisse, and Judith Negron. Join them on July 22nd at 1:45!.

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It’s here! Check out our brand new website at https://t.co/WyuLJf9sfi! A whole new look, but the same powerful community that has always been here. A special thanks to FICGN member Josh Pritchett at Veo Careers for all his work in making this gorgeous new website possible.

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The Princeton Prison Teaching Initiative is hiring an Assessment Specialist. A scholar of educational equity, the Assessment Specialist will focus on equity in education practice by studying and evaluating PTI programs. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/AiNL1o1a4E

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The Yale Prison Education Initiative is seeking a Program Assistant to help coordinate their programming at the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/vVu9KPNHQG

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👀 We've been hard at work and we've got something big coming next Monday!

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We had a powerful visit to GVSU, where we conducted our faculty training for PEPs. We spent time with the faculty and staff on campus and with the students. Keep your eyes out for more details and please reach out if you are interested in bringing FICGN to work with your PEP!

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In March, FICGN was honored by Southern New Hampshire University and Project AIM with the Community Champion award at the first annual Stop the Stigma Awards Ceremony.

Watch the award being unboxed here: https://t.co/tzLsEpXFbG