The Valley Leadership Academy

$100,000 MolinaCares Accord Grant Creates New Partnership with Valley Leadership in Support of Re-Entry Focused Employment Programs in Arizona

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

The MolinaCares partnership with Valley Leadership is focused on fighting that stigma, allowing Arizonans to grow through positive workforce achievement, and we look forward to working with them to make an impact on the community.

Key Points: 
  • The MolinaCares partnership with Valley Leadership is focused on fighting that stigma, allowing Arizonans to grow through positive workforce achievement, and we look forward to working with them to make an impact on the community.
  • Arizonas three-year return-to-prison rate is approximately 40%, but this rate can be reduced when formerly incarcerated individuals find gainful employment.
  • The MolinaCares grant will fund creation of an employer resource toolkit on inclusive hiring criteria.
  • We are so appreciative of MolinaCares for its generous donation, said Dave Brown, chief executive officer of Valley Leadership.