Fair Chance Champions: Virgin Partners with Televerde to Empower Justice-Involved Women

Fair Chance Champions is an Honest Jobs series highlighting organizations and employers across the U.S. that are creating opportunities for justice-involved individuals. By embracing fair chance hiring and reentry support, these changemakers are breaking down barriers and proving that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Virgin and Televerde: A Game-Changing Partnership

In an inspiring collaboration, Virgin has joined forces with Televerde to create more opportunities for justice-involved women. Televerde, a purpose-driven business solutions company, has long been committed to empowering incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women through education, job training, and career placement. With Virgin’s support, they are expanding their mission, proving that fair chance hiring isn’t just good for people—it’s good for business.

Creating Pathways to Success

Televerde has been a trailblazer in workforce development for incarcerated women, offering sales, marketing, and customer service training inside correctional facilities. This hands-on approach not only equips participants with in-demand skills but also prepares them for high-paying careers after release. The result? Lower recidivism rates, stronger communities, and economic mobility for women who might otherwise struggle to find employment.

Virgin, known for its bold and innovative approach to business, is now investing in this model by helping to expand career opportunities for Televerde graduates. By supporting fair chance hiring initiatives, Virgin is setting an example for companies worldwide—showing that inclusive employment practices create stronger businesses and better communities.

Why This Partnership Matters

The reality is that justice-involved women face unique barriers to employment. Many employers hesitate to hire individuals with a criminal record, despite evidence that fair chance employees are often among the most loyal and hardworking team members. Through this partnership, Virgin and Televerde are challenging outdated hiring norms and proving that talent, dedication, and potential matter more than the past.

By investing in education, training, and mentorship, Virgin and Televerde are creating lasting career opportunitiesrather than just temporary jobs. This approach helps women rebuild their lives with dignity and financial independence, breaking the cycle of incarceration for good.

Honest Jobs Applauds Virgin and Televerde

At Honest Jobs, we believe that employment is the key to successful reentry. The partnership between Virgin and Televerde is exactly the kind of initiative we hope to see more companies embrace. By giving justice-involved individuals the tools to succeed, businesses can drive real social change while strengthening their workforce.

We encourage more companies to follow Virgin’s lead and recognize the value of fair chance hiring. Every person deserves the opportunity to build a better future, and when businesses invest in justice-involved individuals, everyone wins.

Get Involved

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Visit HonestJobs.com to learn more about how you can connect with talented, dedicated job seekers who are ready to work.

To learn more about Virgin’s partnership with Televerde, check out the full article here: Virgin Unite: Empowering Women Through the Televerde Foundation.