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 […]
Retiring Homeboy Industries CEO Tom Vozzo reflects on his leadership journey
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 […]
From prisons to youth centers: Starting book clubs inside
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
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 […]