As a leader in the cannabis industry, this is a prevalent issue that Caliva feels at its core. While the goal of this initiative is to help improve the lives of all individuals looking to reenter the workforce, it is necessary to recognize that the War on Drugs has disproportionately affected BIPOC communities. As we continue to expand our business throughout California, we will definitely be looking to fill newly created jobs with individuals who have been recommended by Chrysalis and Success Centers." We're fortunate enough to be in a position where we were able to hire some candidates already and have been extremely impressed by the talent thus far. "When we heard the news that California state prison systems would be releasing hundreds of thousands of people to slow the spread of COVID-19, we knew we had to take action to help make a difference in our community. "Since its inception, Caliva has been a company focused on increasing the economic participation of citizens returning from incarceration through advocacy, job training, and overall employee and workforce development," said Caliva CEO Dennis O'Malley. RELATED: Success Centers Helps Fill Dispensary Jobs in the Bay Area with a Focus on Social Equity In the very initial stages of the partnership, Caliva has already successfully hired multiple individuals for open job positions within the company and is excited to expand the program to a larger number of candidates. Together, each entity plays a role in guiding eligible candidates through every step of the reentry process, ultimately working to hire some individuals as Caliva employees. and Bay Area communities, where poverty and homelessness are on the rise.īuilding upon their commitment to social justice, Caliva has collaborated with Chrysalis and Success Centers, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating pathways to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals.
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Long-term, Caliva will open program eligibility to all individuals struggling to find income or shelter within the L.A. To alleviate immediate concerns exacerbated by the spread of COVID-19 in California, this initiative first prioritizes assisting the inmates recently released early from the California state prison system, many of whom now find themselves displaced, without a home or source of income in the midst of an economic crisis. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - PRESS RELEASE - With unemployment amassing in the wake of a global pandemic, Caliva, a consumer brand in cannabis, has announced details of its career training and mentorship program aimed at supporting more diverse and fair hiring practices within the industry.