The Data That Demands Action
Aim for 70% completion and 70% job placement. Unlock 25% higher fill rates. Deliver 500% ROI. The numbers are in. The question is what you do with them.
See the DataThe 70/70 Benchmark
Successful workforce programs must achieve two minimum thresholds. Anything less is not a program — it's activity.
Programs must graduate at least 70% of enrolled participants through the full credential pathway.
Within 180 days of completion, at least 70% must be placed in employment aligned with their training.
Track retention, wage growth, and housing stability at 12 and 24 months — not just 30 days.
Employer ROI That Compounds
Higher Fill Rates
Second-chance employers fill open positions 25% faster than peers relying on traditional pipelines.
Retention Rate
Justice-impacted workers retained at 80% — outperforming industry averages in logistics, manufacturing, and tech.
Lower Turnover Costs
Employers report up to 70% reduction in turnover-related expenses including recruiting, training, and lost productivity.
Return on Investment
When you factor in tax credits, reduced turnover, and increased productivity, second-chance hiring delivers 500% ROI.
Annual Earnings Lift
Effective tech training increases a graduate's annual earnings by $20,000 — transforming a $15/hr job into a $25/hr career.
Child Earnings Boost
A $3,000 parental income increase boosts a child's future adult earnings by 17%. This is intergenerational ROI.
Case Study: When Second-Chance Hiring Resets the Numbers
A mid-size logistics company was hemorrhaging $2.1 million annually from turnover — a 94% annual rate. Their workforce pipeline was broken. Traditional hiring couldn't fill the gap.
They partnered with a reentry program, hired 40 justice-impacted workers over 12 months, and paired them with stability supports: housing navigation, transportation coordination, and a dedicated retention coach.
"This was not charity. It was architecture."
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