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White House increases second chance opportunities for those who have been incarcerated

Posted on May 10, 2022May 9, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

In late April during Second Chance Month, the White House announced that it has launched a comprehensive strategy to expand what it calls “Incarceration to Employment” opportunities. The strategy includes creating education and training programs, and expanding access to employment […]

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Overcoming procrastination will help lead the way to a successful job search

Posted on April 26, 2022March 9, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Procrastination. Everybody does it to a certain extent. But procrastination is the worst enemy of a job seeker. And when looking for work, you need to do everything you can to learn how to manage it. While some people confuse […]

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Crossroads Solar combats climate change and offers second chances

Posted on April 12, 2022April 13, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Crossroads Solar is a company with a mission – to help save the environment and offer second chances. As it likes to say, it hires “otherwise good people” who’ve “made colossal mistakes.” It all began about five years ago with […]

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How to work remotely as a customer service rep

Posted on March 29, 2022April 11, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Working at home has become more the norm thanks to Covid-19. And few jobs are more suitable for this than customer service reps. Not too long ago these jobs were heavily outsourced to foreign countries where labor is cheaper. But […]

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How to begin a second chance hiring program and find dedicated employees

Posted on March 15, 2022April 12, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Have you, like many employers, been considering a second chance hiring program but are not sure exactly how to go about doing it? You’re not alone. With a labor shortage that is expected to last for several years, companies are […]

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Dealing with typical interview questions

Posted on March 1, 2022March 9, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

The very thought of an interview and the interview questions that might be asked – whether in-person or online – makes many people nervous. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Although there are many things you can do […]

Plan an event for Second Chance Month in April

Posted on February 15, 2022February 16, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

April is Second Chance Month. And you can encourage your business or organization to be get involved. The celebration allows you to help focus attention on the need to offer opportunities to those who face tremendous barriers because of mistakes […]

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Fifteen tips to help you learn how to focus during your job search

Posted on February 1, 2022January 17, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

In our speeded up world where distractions can come from every direction, it’s more important than ever to learn how to focus. And that’s especially true if you’re looking for a job. A job search requires intense focus and concentration, […]

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Kelly Services office staffing company launches Kelly 33 second chance hiring initiative

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

You know that second chance hiring has entered the mainstream when Kelly Services, one of the world’s largest employment agencies, gets into the act. The company has launched the Kelly 33 second chances initiative, after partnering with Toyota Manufacturing of […]

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If you’re looking for a new employment opportunity, check out some of the nation’s fastest growing jobs

Posted on January 4, 2022December 3, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

Have you recently left jail or prison and are looking to train for a job? Or were you downsized because of Covid-19 and thinking about doing something you haven’t done before? There are a number of fields that are expanding […]

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