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Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

The Pentorship Program encourages entrepreneurship among inmates

Posted on June 8, 2012August 29, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

Kristen Daniel, an MBA student at Georgia Tech, has created a unique organization to inspire inmates to think about becoming entrepreneurs upon their release. The Pentorship Program, a startup nonprofit, aims to pair inmates with entrepreneurs, who communicate by email […]

How to find the funds to be able to start a small business

Posted on May 25, 2012January 7, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Creating your own business can involve some startup costs, so keep that in mind. You may need to invest in equipment, tools, supplies, advertising and office space. Some jobs might require a truck to haul things around. Make a list […]

Think outside the box: Find success by starting your own business

Posted on May 12, 2012April 1, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Looking for a job might not be the best way to find employment for some ex-offenders. Those who have tremendous drive, creativity and an ability to solve problems may want to consider starting their own business. Although many believe that […]

Texas program fosters inmate entrepreneurs

Posted on January 25, 2012March 1, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

We at Jails to Jobs love to hear about other programs that are helping those incarcerated find gainful employment upon release, and we heard about one recently that may be unrivaled. Based at Cleveland State Prison in Cleveland, Texas, the […]

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