The Looking Forward Show explores the incredible tool known as an apprenticeship and hears from John Colburn the Executive Director of Apprenticeships for America as he explains how apprenticeships can change the way we look at training and creating true career pathways for those who are underemployed and unemployed in our country. John shares his experiences as COO at JEVS Human Services, VP of Operations at the Ford Foundation, and his work at the Aspen Institute - Skills for America Future Program. This is an episode you will not want to miss!!

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Shannon Ross is the executive director of The Community, which he founded with invaluable outside support in 2014 while serving a 17 year prison sentence for a violent crime. The Community addresses the effects of the criminal punishment system with two arms: Pre-entry and Correcting the Narrative. Shannon was released in 2020, and has since become a founding partner of Paradigm Shyft: Reentry Strategies and Consulting, a fellow at Marquette University, a Represent Justice alum, and a grateful first-time father with a master’s in sustainable peacebuilding from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.Listen to Shannon's podcast "All In, All Out. You can learn more about Shannon and his work at: https://thecommunitynow.us/   

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The Looking Forward Show takes a journey through the justice system and what it  means to have a 2nd chance. Augie Ghilarducci knows what it is like to be at a crossroads and to need a second opportunity. This is a must listen to show as Augie shares his journey after 13 years of incarceration to the creation of 2ndOpp a reentry program helping men and women across the country find their 2nd chance at life. Listen as Augie shares just how he put the pieces of the reentry jigsaw puzzle back together. Check out 2ndOpp at 2ndopp.com.  

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With winter upon us this episode of the Looking Forward Show shares the awsomeness of Dr. Shirlana Dash, CEO, and the SELF Inc organization. Providing shelter for those facing housing insecurity can be dauting and thanks to the leadership of Dr. Dash and her team at SELF Inc so many people will have a roof over their head, a good meal, and most importantly a place where they can be treated with dignity and respect. Join us a we learn about the challenges facing our evergrowing homeless population and what one organization is doing to help those in need. You can learn more about SELF Inc at https://www.selfincorp.org/.  

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This episode of the Looking Forward Show shares the tremendous work of the organization and team at the Petey Greene Program. The Petey Greene Program offers educational tutoring and support for individuals both behind and beyond the walls of the prisons and jails across the country. In partnership with college students and volunteers from across the country, the Petey Greene Program works to help students prepare for their next chapter in life. In this episode Lynne and Reg share their experiences behind the walls and how they found their way to lead others and Chiara shares the launch of the Puttkammer Center for Educational Justice and Equity at the Petey Greene Program. The Petey Greene Program is dedicated sponsor of the Looking Forward Program and you can learn more at www.peteygreene.org.  

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Do you want to see our communities at their very best? Check out this episode of the Looking Forward Show where our guest Brandon Brown from Behind the Door, shows us how an old prison cell door can serve to educate the country about the challenges facing individuals who have been impacted by our justice system. Additionally, Rich Bevan from Baker Industries shares the secret sauce for getting people back to work and on the pathway to a career filled with success. This is one show you will not want to miss.

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