Second-Chance Employers A public register · est. 2026

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Awake Window & Door Co.Arizona window and door manufacturer employing roughly 100 to 200 people, founded around a second-chance hiring model.
Gilbert, AZManufacturingConstruction and tradesVerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026
Ben & Jerry'sIce-cream manufacturer based in Vermont, owned by Unilever, with production plants in Vermont and a national retail scoop-shop network.
South Burlington, VTManufacturingFood serviceNot re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026
Bob Barker CompanyNorth Carolina manufacturer and distributor of supplies and clothing for correctional facilities, one of the largest employers in its county.
Fuquay-Varina, NCManufacturingNot re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026
Butterball FarmsGrand Rapids, Michigan specialty butter producer serving food manufacturers and foodservice, with a workforce that includes second-chance hires.
Grand Rapids, MIManufacturingFood serviceNot re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026
Caudill Seed CompanyKentucky seed and forage supplier with locations in Louisville, Morehead, and Winchester employing workers with records in warehouse and processing roles.
Louisville, KYWarehouse and logisticsManufacturingVerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026
Clif BarEmeryville, California maker of Clif Bar energy bars with bakeries in California and Idaho, now part of Mondelez.
Emeryville, CAManufacturingFood serviceNot re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026
Crossroads SolarSouth Bend, Indiana manufacturer of solar panels, founded to employ people returning from prison; about 60 employees.
South Bend, INManufacturingConstruction and tradesVerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026
Dave's Killer BreadOrganic whole-grain bread bakery sold in grocery stores nationwide, with its main bakery in Milwaukie, Oregon; roughly one-third of its workforce has a criminal background.
Milwaukie, ORManufacturingFood serviceVerifiedCompany statement, daveskillerbread.comRead September 3, 2026
EatonPower-management and electrical-equipment manufacturer with large US plant and office networks; a founding co-chair of the Second Chance Business Coalition.
Dublin, OHManufacturingVerifiedSecond Chance Business Coalition member listRead September 3, 2026
Flowers FoodsPackaged-bakery company (Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread distributor network partner) with bakeries across the southern and eastern US.
Thomasville, GAManufacturingFood serviceVerifiedSecond Chance Business Coalition member listRead September 3, 2026
Frontier Co-opIowa-based cooperative that processes and packages herbs, spices, and natural products, employing workers with records at its Iowa facilities.
Norway, IAManufacturingFood serviceVerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026
General MotorsMajor US automaker with assembly and component plants concentrated in the Midwest.
Detroit, MIManufacturingVerifiedSecond Chance Business Coalition member listRead September 3, 2026
Golden State FoodsIrvine, California-based processor and distributor of condiments, sauces, and meats for major quick-service restaurant chains, with facilities in several states.
Irvine, CAManufacturingFood serviceWarehouse and logisticsNot re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026
Greyston BakeryYonkers, New York bakery that makes brownies for Ben & Jerry's and supplies food companies, with about 125 full-time jobs staffed through open hiring.
Yonkers, NYManufacturingFood serviceVerifiedCompany statement, greyston.orgRead September 3, 2026
Koch IndustriesPrivately held conglomerate active in refining, chemicals, manufacturing, and logistics, with about 60,000 US employees.
Wichita, KSManufacturingWarehouse and logisticsVerifiedNational Employment Law ProjectRead September 3, 2026
Nehemiah ManufacturingCincinnati consumer-products and branding manufacturer with about 180 jobs; roughly 80 percent of its employees are second-chance hires.
Cincinnati, OHManufacturingVerifiedCompany statement, greaterohio.orgRead September 3, 2026
Portland Bottling CompanyOregon beverage co-packer and bottler serving regional drink brands.
Portland, ORManufacturingWarehouse and logisticsNot re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026
Rhino FoodsBurlington, Vermont maker of cookie dough and filled-food ingredients for national brands, known for income-based hiring practices that include people with records.
Burlington, VTManufacturingFood serviceVerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026
ShinolaDetroit manufacturer of watches, leather goods, and other consumer products with an assembly factory and retail stores.
Detroit, MIManufacturingRetailNot re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026
Tyson FoodsOne of the largest US food producers, operating meat and poultry processing plants mainly in the South, Midwest, and Plains.
Springdale, ARManufacturingFood serviceNot re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026
U.S. Rubber RecyclingColton, California manufacturer of recycled-rubber flooring, underlayment, and industrial matting; its workforce includes formerly incarcerated employees.
Colton, CAManufacturingVerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026
Vinyl Kraft Window & DoorOhio manufacturer of vinyl windows and doors in New Boston employing workers with records in fabrication roles.
New Boston, OHManufacturingConstruction and tradesVerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026
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