25 Jun Reentry Simulation- Beyond the Bars Reentry Simulation- Beyond the Bars Thursday, June 25, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 2.0 PDCs Provider: Acadiana SHRM Course Name: Reentry Simulation- Beyond the Bars Speaker: Jessica Hall and Laura Smith Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://acadianashrm.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2062933&group= Reentry Simulation- Beyond the Bars , Lafayette, Louisiana Email Details By participating in the Reentry Simulation: Beyond the Bars, attendees will: Gain firsthand insight into the barriers formerly incarcerated individuals face when reentering the workforce and community. Increase awareness of how housing, transportation, identification, healthcare, probation requirements, and financial instability impact employment success. Explore the value and impact of second-chance hiring practices within today’s workforce. Identify opportunities for employers to create more inclusive hiring and retention strategies. Strengthen understanding of community resources and reentry support systems available to returning citizens. Develop greater empathy and cultural competency when working with justice-impacted individuals. Learn how partnerships between employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations can support successful reentry outcomes and strengthen local communities. Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation An interactive experience designed for employers, human resource professionals, and hiring managers to gain insight into the challenges individuals face when transitioning from incarceration back into the workforce and community. Participants will step into real-life reentry scenarios while learning about the support services, workforce readiness training, vocational certifications, and community resources that help returning citizens successfully reintegrate and build sustainable employment opportunities. Reentry Simulation- Beyond the Bars Reentry Simulation- Beyond the Bars 111 Liberty AveLafayette, LA 70508-6821 Map & Directions