Probation and Pretrial Employer Network Event

This workshop will provide information about federal and state tax credits that businesses can obtain if they hire from the ex-offender population.

Would you like to learn how to generate continuous federal and state tax credits for your business? Are you tired of spending money on personnel pre-employment background checks? Or are you experiencing issues with employee job performance and job retention? Let us assist you in alleviating the stress and guesswork out of your personnel matters. On Thursday, January 29, 2009, from 9:30am to 11:00am, the United States Probation Office and United States Pretrial Services will host a networking workshop to discuss the benefits of hiring an ex-offender.

In this workshop, you will be provided with information to increase your knowledge and understanding of how you can financially gain during these uncertain times. Solutions to some of your staffing concerns, saving on necessary business expenses, and invaluable information on hiring the ex-offender population will be presented. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to expand your business network community. Please join us and have your questions and/or concerns addressed. We are confident that we will enhance your business and hiring prospective.

This workshop will be held at the United States Probation Office located at 1301 Clay Street, Room 200S, Oakland, California from 9:30am to 11:00am. There will be a continental breakfast served.

Please RSVP by January 27, 2009 by completing the bottom of this form and do one of the following: -Fax your response to us at (510) 637-3761 or (415) 436-7572 -Email us at michelle_nero@canpt.uscourts.gov or bobby_love@canp.uscourts.gov -Call Michelle Nero at (510) 637-3753 or Bobby Love at (415) 436-7588

Paid parking is available and fees vary depending on the length of your stay. A parking garage is located on Jefferson Street (at the corner of 12th Street).

Public Transportation: We are very conveniently accessible to BART (City Center) or rapid transit on Broadway Street. At Broadway, pass through City Center (eating and shopping area). The federal building is located directly across the street from Starbucks.