As one of New York State's largest and most respected businesses, Stewart's Shops has long been a leader in providing high-quality service across more than 350 locations. Their commitment to excellence is reflected not only in their products but also in their dedication to the development of their leadership team. Recently, Stewart's Shops took a proactive step in furthering this commitment by partnering with the Roadmap to Success™ program for a specialized employer training session. Sponsored by NYS Trucking Association (TANY) as apart of the Governors "Jails to jobs" incitive.
The training focused on equipping their leadership team with a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals reentering the workforce. The results speak for themselves, demonstrating a clear and significant growth in knowledge that promises to have a lasting positive impact on the organization.
The Impact of Training: A Before-and-After Look
Before the training, the pre-survey results indicated that only a fraction of Stewart's leadership team could confidently identify key components of the criminal justice system, understand the primary challenges faced by reentering individuals, and distinguish between terms such as probation and parole.
However, the post-survey results tell a completely different story:
-Understanding the Criminal Justice System: Initially, a significant number of leaders were unfamiliar with the key components of the criminal justice system. After the training, 100% of participants could confidently list these components, reflecting a complete turnaround in knowledge.
-Challenges Faced by Reentering Individuals: Prior to the session, only a portion of the leadership team could identify the main challenges that justice-impacted individuals face when reentering the workforce. Post-training, 100% of participants could clearly articulate these challenges, highlighting the effectiveness of the session in bridging critical knowledge gaps.
- Distinguishing Between Probation and Parole: This was another area where understanding was limited before the training. Post-training results showed that 100% of attendees could accurately distinguish between probation and parole, ensuring that they now possess the clarity needed to support justice-impacted employees effectively.
- Explaining Arraignment: The concept of an arraignment was not well understood before the training, with many unable to explain what it entailed. Following the session, 100% of the leadership team could confidently explain an arraignment, further underscoring the session’s effectiveness.
Why This Matters
For an organization as large and influential as Stewart's Shops, where leadership oversees more than 600 team members, this newfound knowledge is not just academic—it's transformational. By empowering their leadership with a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and the unique challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals, Stewart's Shops is taking significant steps toward creating a more inclusive, supportive, and informed work environment.
This training ensures that their leadership team is better equipped to guide their employees, foster a culture of understanding, and implement strategies that will positively impact their entire workforce. The ripple effect of this training will be felt across all levels of the organization, ultimately leading to stronger teams, better communication, and enhanced operational success.
Join the Movement
Stewart's Shops is setting a powerful example for businesses across New York State. By investing in the Roadmap to Success™ training, they are not only enhancing their leadership capabilities but also contributing to a broader movement of inclusion and support for justice-impacted individuals.
If your organization is looking to empower its leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to drive real change, consider joining the ranks of forward-thinking businesses like Stewart's Shops. The Roadmap to Success™ program offers tailored training sessions that can help your team achieve the same transformative results.
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