TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Job seekers flocked to the Tucson Convention Center in search of new opportunities at the Second Chance Job Fair.

The event welcomed more than 400 attendees, providing an afternoon with more than 30 potential employers and resources. Providers were available to assist with behavioral health, housing and other needs.

The job fair aimed to support individuals moving forward after serving time or dealing with minor offenses.

"Part of it is, you know, teaching the community to accept people better, and part of it is explaining to them (that) there's people in the community that want you to succeed, and they’re going to be here to help you,” Charles Pyle, executive director of Second Chance Tucson, said. “So you’ve got to believe in yourself too, you’re worthy of being

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