PITTSFIELD, Mass —Berkshire Community College (BCC), in collaboration with Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, MassHire Berkshire Career Center and Berkshire Innovation Center, will hold the Second Chances Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 30, from 4-6 pm. 

 

The job fair will be held at Berkshire Innovation Center, located at 45 Woodlawn Avenue, Pittsfield.  

 

The job fair is free and open to the public. Formerly incarcerated individuals, including those who may have been justice involved and/or who have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) file, are particularly encouraged to attend. Walk-ins are welcome; no registration is required. 

 

For those in need of transportation, roundtrip shuttle service will be provided to the job fair. Pickup at 3:30 pm is available at the following locations: 

New this year, Greylock Federal Credit Union will host a 30-minute "50/30/20 Rule" workshop from 5:30-6pm, led by Stephanie Martin, CCUFC Financial Wellness Coach II, and Mame Opoku, Black/African American Outreach Coach, Greylock Federal Credit Union. The 50/30/20 Rule is a simple rule of thumb that helps you budget your money. This rule provides a way to divide up your money, making it easier to pay for your expenses while still saving money for emergencies or large purchases. 

 

Area employers who are interested in participating in the fair must register in advance. The registration deadline is April 23, 2025, or until filled. Employers must have open positions they are seeking to fill immediately and must have a second chances/CORI-friendly hiring policy. To register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/job-fair