Reentry

Join staff from Prisons to Professionals (P2P), a STEM-OPS partner, and others on September 8 for the first day of a two-day conference designed and produced by directly impacted people. In 2021, the inaugural Rise Up conference drew over 650 registrants and raised over $25,000 to fund the conference and compensate directly impacted presenters for their time and experiences. We hope to expand on this incredible start with our second annual Rise Up conference on September 8 and 9, 2022.… Read More… »

This workshop will be focused on restorative community building for formerly incarcerated folk. The importance of community and how community building fosters social connection, promotes feelings of belonging and fulfillment, and positively affects mental health will be discussed. … Read More… »

A long-standing premier venue where college students and professionals from all underserved communities can network with each other, the GMiS Conference will allow you to connect with the companies, government agencies and higher education institutions looking to recruit diverse technical talent.  The conference is also the nation’s most prestigious stage for honoring the country’s top STEM talent.  … Read More… »

This year’s Conference theme is Reimagining Reentry. Presenters will focus on client needs, service delivery models, and staff recruitment/retention. Come with your own stories (from justice-involved individuals, MDOC staff, justice system, service providers, employers). What new systems, partnerships, and processes have you updated or put in place? … Read More… »