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 […]
Smart business: Why employers are turning to the formerly incarcerated, refugees and people with disabilities
In an era when companies are struggling to find talent, business consultant David DeLong highlights a potential, but often overlooked, source of employees who can make excellent candidates to fill the gap. And he offers an in-depth look at these […]
New trucking and transport programs help the formerly incarcerated find jobs in NYC and North Carolina, creating a national model
Two transportation pilot projects – one in New York City and the other in North Carolina – are helping people who have been formerly incarcerated enter the workforce. The New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCI) worked together […]
Job hunting? Don’t overlook TikTok and other social media platforms as effective career tools
Following a trend that began a couple of years ago, TikTok and other social media platforms have become integral tools in the job search efforts of many Gen Zers, those born between 1997 and 2012. And you may want to […]
Creating a successful prison pen pal relationship: The story of Mary Jane Munley and the 49 people she writes to
Mary Jane Munley of Woodridge. Ill. has 49 prison pan pals. Yes, you read that right. This retired nurse, who was also the chief operating officer of an orthopedic medical practice, writes to 49 men incarcerated in Illinois prisons. And […]
Northern Californian city of Santa Rosa launches tattoo removal program to support fresh starts for residents
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
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
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
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
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 […]