Horizons: On the Record
HORIZONS 2025
Unlocking $55 Billion: The Economic Power of Fair Chance Hiring
One in three U.S. adults has a criminal record, representing $55.2 billion in lost wages annually. Fair chance hiring isn’t just about second chances—it’s about recognizing untapped talent and building stronger communities.
Organizations like the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans along with philanthropic leaders are proving that fair chance hiring drives innovation and fills talent gaps by creating pathways to quality jobs and educational opportunities for people with records of incarceration. Everyone wins.