Volunteering within the walls of a prison can have a profound effect on those inside. It can also profoundly impact the volunteers themselves. Just ask Amanda Weitman. And she’ll tell you about what she learned from the applied research project […]
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Vera Institute shows how prisons and colleges can help individuals with incarceration histories build career-ready futures
The Vera Institute of Justice, a Brooklyn, NY-headquartered nonprofit criminal justice reform think tank, has released its latest report, The Labor Market for People With Conviction Histories: An Examination of Access to Good Jobs. This report is aimed at prisons […]
EMR/EHR software for Laser Tattoo Removal, our #1 pick and research
If you are planning to create a free or low-cost tattoo removal practice, one of the things you’ll have to know more about is how to maintain medical records. Beyond the question of “paper or electronic,” you’ll need to envision […]
Skills gap among job seekers means those who have the skills will be the ones hired
Those leaving prison and exploring potential work opportunities may be pleased to know that there are many jobs going unfilled these days. And the job seekers who have developed the skills for certain kinds of work will be the ones […]
Recent research on how ex-felons find success in the military could have implications for private employers
Those employers who have doubts about hiring employees with criminal records may want to check out a new study that followed 1.3 million ex-offenders and non-offenders who enlisted in the U.S. military between 2002 and 2009. Conducted by researchers at […]
Good Jobs Project highlights jobs without a B.A.
The Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce has created the Good Jobs Project to help people discover well-paying jobs that don’t require a B.A. degree. If you’re looking for a place to relocate or interested in state specific […]
ACLU report lauds benefits of hiring ex-offenders
Yet another study confirms the advantages to companies of hiring previously incarcerated individuals. The recently released report, Back to Business: How Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Job Seekers Benefits Your Company, was prepared by the Trone Private Sector and Education Advisory Council […]
CareerBuilder survey highlights job interview mistakes and what to watch out for
Few experiences can be more nerve wracking than being interviewed for a job. But with a bit of awareness of what can go wrong, you will be able to avoid mistakes and make a good impression. And a good impression […]
Northwestern University study finds ex-offender job retention rates longer than those without records
A recent study by Northwestern University researchers should encourage employers who have considered hiring those with criminal records to do so. A typical employee who has a criminal record is likely to have a psychological profile that is different from […]
RAND Corp. study calls for greater attention to inmate education
In its “How Effective is Correctional Education, and Where do We Go From Here?” research report, the RAND Corp. evaluated the content, funding and future of education programs at correctional facilities across the U.S. Through funding from the Second Chance […]