To develop a skill that is in high demand and that can result in paid employment would solve one major problem many formerly incarcerated people face after leaving jail or prison. Erik (who prefers not to reveal his last name […]
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Prison Toastmasters clubs teach skills useful for job search
Although programs of various types exist in prisons across the country, those operated by Toastmasters International have proved particularly successful. Toastmasters volunteers across the nation have taught inmates speaking, leadership and organizational skills and instilled the type of confidence that […]
Irvine’s One Stop Toastmasters Club helps job seekers develop skills
We at Jails to Jobs highly recommend Toastmasters International and recently discovered that the One-Stop Career Center in Irvine, Calif. hosts its own chapter, an idea that other One-Stops or job-development agencies might want to consider doing. Toastmasters provides excellent […]