# Event Details - **Event Name**: Second Chance Hiring - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for this event sponsored by the Industry Talent Councils of West Michigan Works!About this EventJoin the Industry Talent Councils of West Michigan Works! for an engaging session focused on the opportunities and impact of second chance hiring in today's workforce.Attend to:Discover how second chance hiring can expand talent pipelines and strengthen workforce participation.Hear from a panel of regional leaders about the successes, challenges and benefits they have experienced.Network with peers over lunch.Join us on Oct. 7 from noon - 1 p.m. at West Michigan Works! North West Service Center, located at 215 Straight Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49504.Lunch is included in your ticket purchase, but space is limited. Reserve your seat today!West Michigan Works! would like to thank our generous sponsors: , , , , and for making this event possible.Agenda🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PMArrival/Check-In🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PMWelcome and Introductions🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:50 PMPanel Discussion🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PMQ & A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/second-chance-hiring/100001994819205944 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council - **lat**: 42.9676665 - **long**: -85.6884621 - **full address**: West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council, 215 Straight Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Second Chance Hiring - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/14e5217720f229d1e9bf364e2e00b0e6e7eced7b9b08e3da4f9581dc1044bbd0-rimg-w1200-h627-dcd82828-gmir.jpg?v=1785824889 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Second Chance Hiring being held? - **A:** Second Chance Hiring takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council, 215 Straight Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Second Chance Hiring? - **A:** Second Chance Hiring is organized by West Michigan Works!. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Second Chance Hiring is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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