the Fair chance hiring network

Why Fair Chance Hiring Matters

Every year, thousands of people return home from incarceration ready to work, rebuild, and contribute to their communities. Yet too often, they’re locked out of opportunity before they even get a chance — denied jobs because of a past conviction.

At Voice of the Experienced (VOTE), we believe that fair employment is a cornerstone of real public safety, strong families, and thriving local economies. Fair Chance Hiring isn’t charity — it’s smart business and a powerful act of justice. When we open doors for people with conviction histories, we invest in stability, dignity, and economic power that lifts entire communities.

Join the Fair Chance Employer Directory

VOTE is building a directory of employers committed to fair chances and inclusive hiring. By joining this network, you’ll help create real pathways to employment for people impacted by incarceration while strengthening Louisiana’s workforce and economy. The directory is a growing network of businesses, organizations, nonprofits, and agencies committed to hiring people with conviction histories.

By joining, your organization can:

• Access a pool of motivated, skilled applicants who are ready to work and grow.

• Demonstrate leadership in equity, inclusion, and community reinvestment.

• Connect with VOTE’s network for hiring events, training, and resources on implementing fair hiring practices.

• Help shift the narrative from punishment to possibility.

Every dollar spent in this network helps build stability for returning citizens, supports families, and grows a collective economy rooted in justice and dignity.

If your organization hires—or is open to hiring—formerly incarcerated people, please complete this form to be added to our Fair Chance Employer Directory.

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to be added to the directory and help us keep building economic power from the ground up.