To Register: Creating Job Pathways for Justice-Impacted People
Tuesday, March 4th | 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Presented: Avalon Events Center OR Virtual
Speaker: Adam Martin
Key Takeaways
Why factors such as credentials earned during incarceration strongly predict employment success
Why North Dakota is an ideal locale for introducing private-sector practices that increase employment for justice-impacted people
Speaker Bio
Adam Martin is the CEO and Founder of F5 Project, a nonprofit that aims to disrupt the cycle of crime, addiction, and isolation through individualized care that fosters resilience and restores hope. Adam isn’t your typical entrepreneur and often had the odds stacked against him. Growing up in the foster care system, Adam often struggled as he grew up. After receiving five felonies, he thought there must be more to life than this. Adam always had a desire to serve those who often get overlooked; he made the decision to become a resource for individuals coming out of jail by providing personalized support to individuals to deter repeat offenses.
With a passion for justice reform, he left his private-sector job and decided to be the catalyst his local community needed. Often described as ambitious, Adam started F5 Project in 2016. What began as a way of improving the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals in Fargo, ND, the nonprofit has evolved into a statewide initiative to bridge resources and provide full-spectrum services to people struggling with incarceration, mental health, and addiction. F5 Project offices in eight cities across North Dakota and serves 525+ participants each month.
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