Summary

Mark Loranger, the president and CEO of Chrysalis, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization based in Skid Row, discusses their work in helping people navigate barriers to the workforce. They provide job readiness programs, individualized support services, and paid transitional employment. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges and solutions in the criminal justice system, the importance of comprehensive support for job seekers, the role of social enterprises in creating employment opportunities, and the need for employer engagement.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:02 Chrysalis: A Non-Profit Organization

09:02 Comprehensive Support for Job Seekers

15:07 Employment Social Enterprises

20:19 Social Procurement and Employer Engagement

28:00 California's Criminal Justice System

37:52 Future Plans for Chrysalis

39:57 Supporting the Workforce

41:46 Mick's Last Question

43:22 Appreciation and International Audience

44:09 closing remarks

Contact us via:

Email - rebuild.vic@ymca.org.au

Website - https://vicyouth.ymca.org.au/social-impact/rebuild/time-to-rebuild-podcast

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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land Time to ReBuild is recorded on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We must always remember that under the concrete and asphalt this land is, was, and always will be traditional Aboriginal land.

Credits:

Hosts - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson

Producer - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson

Sound Editing - Mark Wilson

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In this episode we sit down with Col Caskie, the General Manager of Ravenhall Correctional Centre. Col shares his wealth of experience in correctional management, emphasizing his deep-rooted commitment to fostering positive change within the community. Tune in as he discusses his unwavering dedication to making a lasting impact, not only within the confines of the correctional facility but also in the broader community. Join us to explore Col's vision for safer communities and gain valuable insights into the transformative efforts he spearheads to create a better and more secure future for all.

Contact us via:

Email - rebuild.vic@ymca.org.au

Website - https://vicyouth.ymca.org.au/social-impact/rebuild/time-to-rebuild-podcast

Follow us on:

Instagram - @ymca_rebuild

Facebook - @YMCA Rebuild

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land Time to ReBuild is recorded on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We must always remember that under the concrete and asphalt this land is, was, and always will be traditional Aboriginal land.

Credits:

Hosts - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson

Producer - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson

Sound Editing - Mark Wilson

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In this conversation with Amanda Shepherd we discuss the work of Green Fox Studios, a social enterprise that provides graphic design training and employment opportunities to people serving time in Queensland Prisons. They discuss Amanda's background in graphic design and how she transitioned from the corporate world to working in a maximum security men's prison teaching graphic design. Amanda shares her experiences and the impact of teaching creativity to the men the team work with.

Time Stamps

04:13 Background and Shift to Green Fox Studio

08:15 Teaching Graphic Design in a Prison

13:13 Impressions of Green Fox Studio in a Prison

14:22 Programs and Skills Taught in the Prison

20:53 Working with Clients and Social Procurement

29:18 Expanding Reach and Working with Different Cohorts

38:56 Team Size and Reach

44:27 Adapting to Industry Changes

44:56 Introduction and Background

45:23 Challenges with Traditional Tools

46:18 Adapting to New Software and Tools

47:26 Remote Work and COVID-19

48:39 Partnerships and Pathways to Employment

51:27 Creating Safer Communities

52:55 Establishment and Expansion Plans

55:16 The Importance of Relationships

56:39 Mick's Final Question

Contact us via:

Email - rebuild.vic@ymca.org.au

Website - https://vicyouth.ymca.org.au/social-impact/rebuild/time-to-rebuild-podcast

Follow us on:

Instagram - @ymca_rebuild

Facebook - @YMCA Rebuild

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land Time to ReBuild is recorded on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We must always remember that under the concrete and asphalt this land is, was, and always will be traditional Aboriginal land.

Credits:

Hosts - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson

Producer - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson

Sound Editing - Mark Wilson

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.