IndyGo Launches Second Chance Hiring Effort
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowIndyGo has adopted a Second Chance hiring policy, intended to promote re-entry into the workforce and increase the pool of qualified applicants. IndyGo says the policy will help create a level playing field for applicants who may be highly qualified but have had a criminal conviction.
Under the policy, IndyGo says it will not look into an applicant’s criminal background until a conditional offer of employment has been made. If an applicant’s criminal background includes a conviction within the last seven years, IndyGo plans to individually assess the situation.
“IndyGo’s service is all about opportunity – connecting riders to education, employment, and our community,” said Inez Evans, IndyGo president. “This policy helps us to extend employment opportunities to even more qualified candidates, and gives those with a criminal history a fair chance at employment.”
IndyGo says applicants who have been convicted of felonies or misdemeanors for crimes against a child are not eligible for consideration under the new policy. Additionally, the policy does not apply to positions which a federal, state or local law disqualifies an individual based on criminal background.
IndyGo is hiring mechanics, professional coach operators, and administrative staff.
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