Presented by:
SEAN HOSMAN, Founder, Persevere
RON RUPARD, Director of Workforce Development, Persevere

This webinar equips HR professionals with actionable strategies for Fair Chance Hiring, helping them tap into overlooked talent pools. Attendees will learn how to build strong community partnerships and implement skills-based hiring to expand workforce pipelines, and foster inclusive and effective hiring practices.

Attendees of this webinar will learn:

Registration: This 90-minute event is free to attend, but registration is required and seating is limited.

NOTE:  All registered attendees will receive an email with Zoom login information the morning of the webinar.

Certification: This event has been submitted for 1 SHRM and HRCI certification credit

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: SEAN HOSMAN AND RON RUPARD

Sean Hosman
Founder
Persevere
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As a justice-impacted serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in the correctional industry, Sean Hosman has a unique perspective on both business and second chances. Using technology to drive criminal justice reform is one of his many passions. He is dedicated to achieving racial equality in corrections and ending mass incarceration. In 1998, he founded Vant4ge, a human services and predictive analytics technology company that has revolutionized correctional care and case management. Sean is also the co-founder of Persevere, a non-profit that teaches justice-involved individuals to code behind prison walls, and Banyan Labs, a technology development company that hires Persevere graduates. Each business plays a vital role in increasing public safety and improving outcomes in the criminal justice system, while also bringing hope, skills, and opportunity to justice-involved individuals. Through his work with these companies, Sean is focused on changing lives and stopping the cycle of multi-generational incarceration.

Ron Rupard
Director of Workforce Development
Persevere
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Ron attended Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH, where he earned a B.A. in Philosophy while studying Pre-Med. Upon graduation, he moved to TN in pursuit of medical school before ultimately changing his mind and obtaining a teaching license through the Teach TN Program after a brief 2-year stint as an account rep for Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance. While teaching mathematics & physics, he obtained an M.Ed in Instructional Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN. During his time as an instructional coach and administrator in the Knox County School system, he designed programs, built curriculum, and led professional development for staff before ultimately becoming a technical trainer and end-user support specialist in the IT department. He joined Persevere as a Lead Instructor in 2024 and specialized in developing new pathways grounded in industry-backed data, as well as leading professional development for instructors. Ron was appointed Director of Workforce Development in February 2025. Ron is married to Kristin and has 3 beautiful children: Jackson (10), Riley Jo (4), and James (2). He is a sports enthusiast, lover of knowledge, and passionate leader. He is honored and proud to represent Persevere and the vision and mission of the founder and CEO.

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