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Northern Californian city of Santa Rosa launches tattoo removal program to support fresh starts for residents

Posted on June 3, 2025June 4, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Santa Rosa, a city of 175,000 in Sonoma County north of San Francisco, launched a tattoo removal program at the beginning of this year that could serve as an example for other communities to follow. As part of the Santa […]

The power of gratitude: A path to better health and happiness

Posted on May 20, 2025March 8, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Developing a sense of gratitude can make you healthier, happier and more optimistic. It can also help you create better relationships, get better sleep, lower your blood pressure, and avoid or overcome depression. What exactly is gratitude? Gratitude is the […]

From reentry to readiness: Community Cycles uses bike repair to teach job skills, digital literacy and more

Posted on May 6, 2025April 28, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

After being an executive in what he calls “the big nasty corporate world” of the Silicon Valley, Collin Bruce tried retirement. But it just didn’t work for him. He began an encore career by volunteering at different nonprofits and helping […]

Developing emotional intelligence can help you achieve success in the workforce

Posted on April 22, 2025December 30, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

One of the five most in-demand skills in 2025 will be emotional intelligence, according to a recent Forbes article. Emotional intelligence. The ability to handle and manage your own emotions, as well as understand and effectively deal with the emotions […]

Learn How Your Nonprofit Can Launch Life-Changing Tattoo Removal Services – by checking out an Astanza webinar

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Do you work for a nonprofit that might be thinking about adding tattoo removal to the services you offer to those in reentry? A recent Astanza webinar, which the company offers on a regular basis, explains exactly how you can […]

Retiring Homeboy Industries CEO Tom Vozzo reflects on his leadership journey

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Tom Vozzo, who joined Homeboy Industries as CEO in 2012, retired in February. Before joining Homeboy, Vozzo was executive vice president of Aramark and an executive of two other companies. Shirley Torres and Steve Delgado, two long time members of […]

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From prisons to youth centers: Starting book clubs inside

Posted on March 11, 2025March 20, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Book clubs in detention facilities – from juvenile centers to jails and prisons – offer unique opportunities to help people who are incarcerated develop critical thinking skills, expand their imaginations and journey beyond the walls through books. Books can inspire […]

Jails to Jobs launches Second Chance Hiring Toolkit for Employers to unlock hidden talent

Posted on February 25, 2025February 27, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

The Jails to Jobs Second Chance Hiring Toolkit for Employers is our latest endeavor in a long line of efforts to promote fair chance hiring. At Jails to Jobs we feel that one of the best ways to get more […]

Career catalyst: Adecco employment agency offers free Aspire Academy training program to help temp workers improve their skills

Posted on February 11, 2025February 14, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Working for a temporary employment agency may be an excellent way for those in reentry to reenter the workforce. Many agencies are eager and open to hiring those who have been previously incarcerated. And a few, including Adecco, have programs […]

Workforce revolution: RAND research proves the value of second chance employment

Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Many reports and studies highlight the fact that those with criminal records make good employees, and companies should not hesitate to hire them. And the business case for such hiring becomes clearer with each new study. One of the most […]

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