Episode Details

John Koufos, national leader in second-chance hiring and justice-to-jobs initiatives, joins The Steve Gruber Show to highlight a major workforce success story that could serve as a model for every state. As head of Cottage Four Consulting and a former trial attorney for gang and mob members, Koufos brings a unique perspective on how connecting justice-involved individuals to meaningful employment strengthens families, reduces recidivism, and boosts local economies. He explains why this state’s recent workforce initiative is a blueprint for combining public policy with practical solutions that benefit employers, employees, and communities alike.