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Talking Second Chances

Talking Second Chances

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 Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and candid talk about reentry, and hear perspectives from both JII individuals and employers who are willing to give them a second chance.Copyright TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce Politique et gouvernement Sciences politiques
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  • A New Chapter for Reentry: Vision, Programs, and Partnerships in Tennessee

    A New Chapter for Reentry: Vision, Programs, and Partnerships in Tennessee
    Apr 23 2026
    The Talking Second Chances podcast is back with new hosts and a renewed vision. Grants and Programs Managers Jeremy B. White and Mandy Philyaw introduce the future of the Tennessee Office of Reentry and how it’s working to create meaningful opportunities for justice-impacted individuals across the state.

    In this episode, Jeremy and Mandy break down key initiatives driving this mission forward, including TN Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) and the Community Reentry Reinvestment Grant Program (CRRG). They also highlight the importance of collaboration through the TN Works initiative and how partnerships are helping build stronger pathways to employment and successful reentry.

    Tune in to learn how these programs and partnerships are shaping second chances and strengthening Tennessee’s workforce.
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    13 min
  • Talking Second Chances-Filipe Goncalves

    Talking Second Chances-Filipe Goncalves
    Feb 10 2025
    In this episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with one of the Tennessee Office of Reentry's Reintigration Specialists, Filipe Goncalves, who covers the Southeast and Upper Cumberland areas of the state. Join in a conversation about how this work is done including lessons learned, best practices, and stories from the field.
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    21 min
  • Talking Second Chances - Grace Goins

    Talking Second Chances - Grace Goins
    Jan 6 2025




    Talking Second Chances Podcast: Season 3 PremiereIn this first episode of 2025, Talking Second Chances kicks off its third season with an inspiring conversation with Grace Goins, a Reintegration Specialist serving the East Tennessee region. Grace shares her journey from graduate school to her current role, highlighting how her master’s thesis, Correctional Career Pathway: A Journey to Hope, laid the foundation for her work in supporting justice-involved individuals.

    Host Trevor White dives into a discussion with Grace about the challenges and opportunities of reintegration, with a special focus on the innovative tablet program. This initiative equips individuals behind bars with digital tools designed to support their education, skill-building, and reentry preparation, offering hope and a pathway to success as they transition back into the community.

    Tune in for an engaging and hopeful conversation that sets the tone for a transformative season!
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    35 min
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