Build a stronger, more sustainable hiring strategy
Your schedule. Your pace.
Your fair chance strategy.
Self-Paced and Business-First
Fair Chance Employment 101 is a self-paced online course created by Jobs for the Future (JFF) to help employers confidently and effectively hire talented workers with records of arrest, conviction, or incarceration.
Whether you’re just starting or improving an existing strategy, this course provides your team with practical tools, templates, and insights to develop a fair chance hiring plan that aligns with your business goals.

Why This Course?
For more than 40 years, JFF has worked with employers in a range of industries to help them expand their talent pipelines, redesign hiring practices, and foster cultures of growth and opportunity. This course brings JFF’s expertise directly to your organization in a convenient, flexible learning environment.
A solid understanding of fair chance hiring principles
Practical steps you can use right now
Downloadable templates, tools, and checklists
Real-world strategies used by employers nationwide
A road map for implementing or improving a fair chance hiring plan
Earn a LinkedIn badge and SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDC)
Meet the Instructor
Khalilah ‘KO’ Olokunola
Senior Director,
JFF Center for Justice & Economic Advancement
Khalilah “KO” Olokunola is one of the nation’s leading experts in fair chance hiring, organizational culture, and talent strategy. As a former chief people officer, business founder, and nationally recognized advocate, KO brings a unique blend of professional expertise and lived experience to help employers build high-impact hiring practices.

What You'll Learn
The course includes short video lessons, Guided activities, and real examples you can put into practice immediately.
Topics include:
- Background Checks
- Job Descriptions
- Recruitment Practices
- Candidate Interviews
- Scaling Practices
- Implementation Planning


Earn SHRM Credit and a Digital Badge
Upon completion, learners receive:
- SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDF)
- A verified LinkedIn badge
- A JFF certificate of completion
