Bo100M Charlotte Hackathon

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Join us for a solutions-focused, two-day event to strengthen pathways to family-sustaining wages for workers with records. This day-and-a-half event takes place across two days: Wed., Dec. 2nd from 4:00 - 8:00 pm EST & Thurs., Dec. 3rd from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm EST. Both days will be at Charlotte Works.

We invite you to join us for the next Bank on 100 Million AI Hackathon in Charlotte, NC. A record should not determine the limits of a person's future. We invite you to join us for this action-oriented day-and-a-half event where we share best practices and intentionally work to make that reality true. As we head to North Carolina, Mission: Launch is proud to partner with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office and Charlotte Works to hold space for justice-impacted leaders, government and policy professionals, as well as community organizations and employers, to create pathways to work for workers with records in North Carolina and beyond.

Event Details: 📅 Wednesday, December 2nd from 4:00 - 8:00 pm EST & Thursday, December 3rd from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm EST 📍 Location: Charlotte Works, 8601 McAlpine Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211. SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Agenda Highlights Day 1 | Wed. December 2nd | 4:00 - 8:00 PM EST: Welcome & Acknowledgments; Fireside Chat: Sheriff's Reimagining Corrections & Reentry; Fireside Chat: Getting to the Interview - Understanding How to Get Hired in the AI, Modern Tech Era; Come Home Ready Panel + TEDx-style talk; AI Hackathon Day Two Best Practices; Closing & Thank Yous; Dinner Lounge from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Live painting by David Luis Sauve Gonzalez; Headshot photo booth for attendees (come camera ready!); Dinner provided for registered guests.

Day 2 | Thurs. December 3rd | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Breakfast and Opening Remarks; Fireside Chat: The True Value of Community - How Family & Friends Are Creating Safety Nets for People with Records; Beyond the Record: Art, Freedom & Reinvention After Prison; Free Record Sealing & Expungement Clinic; Social Media Workshop; Prison Tablet Content Accelerator; Structured AI Hackathon Working Group Sessions; Hackathon "Demo" Presentations; Closing and Call to Action; Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided for registered guests.

Why Attend? Innovate for Change - Collaborate with experts in workforce development, business development and social impact. Solve Real Problems - Develop solutions that drive American business growth by creating pathways to work for ready-to-work talent. Connect & Build - Engage with top employers, government leaders, and North Carolina's robust reentry and startup ecosystem.

Collaborate on real-world solutions: Participate in structured problem identification, design sprints, and resource mapping focused on reentry challenges. Learn from experienced leaders: Hear from corrections, policy, community engagement, employment, and reentry professionals. Build practical solutions: Work with other participants to develop and refine a solution that can address an identified community need. Access community resources: A free record sealing and expungement clinic will be available onsite during Day 2. Develop professional skills: Participate in workshops covering social media, modern HR, employment, branding, and other practical topics. Connect with the community: Network with people working across justice, technology, employment, government, and community organizations. Share your ideas: Present your team's solution during the AI Hackathon presentation sessions.

Mission: Launch is a Maryland 501(c)(3) and we thank our corporate sponsors for enabling us to provide this important work to the community. To make a tax-deductible charitable donation to continue to power this work, please visit us HERE.

Good to know: 22 hours, all ages, in person, free parking.

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