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soft skills

Learn how to develop soft skills – they can help you get and keep a job

Posted on April 25, 2019April 7, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

Many people think that the hard skills they’ve developed are what will bring them success on the job. Recent studies, however, suggest that it’s the soft – or people – skills, that may be the key to success. And it […]

Leavenworth mayor

From inmate to Leavenworth mayor: An inspiring story of a man who made a unique journey

Posted on April 11, 2019April 12, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

While politicians on occasion end up in prison for wrongdoing of one sort or another, Jermaine Wilson took the opposite path. He made it from prison to politics, now serving as the recently appointed mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas And it’s […]

Skills gap

Skills gap among job seekers means those who have the skills will be the ones hired

Posted on March 28, 2019September 8, 2020 by Jails to Jobs

Those leaving prison and exploring potential work opportunities may be pleased to know that there are many jobs going unfilled these days. And the job seekers who have developed the skills for certain kinds of work will be the ones […]

Caroline Trude-Rede

If you have a criminal record and are looking for work, don’t ever give up

Posted on March 14, 2019February 13, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

Looking for work if you have a criminal record can be a Herculean task. One that requires more than a little out-of-the-box thinking. And perseverance that compels you to never give up no matter what it takes. A woman in […]

Getting Talent Back to Work

Getting Talent Back to Work initiative encourages companies to hire those with criminal records

Posted on February 28, 2019July 14, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

In a long-overdue effort, the Society for Human Research Management (SHRM) has launched Getting Talent Back to Work. This national initiative encourages companies to change their hiring practices to include recruiting those with criminal records. Associations and companies that represent […]

Clear My Record

Code for America’s Clear My Record to revolutionize criminal record clearance practices

Posted on February 14, 2019May 8, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

Imagine the effect that automatically clearing hundreds of thousands of eligible criminal records would have on the lives of people who have them. Those unable to get jobs because of mistakes they made in the past would now be record […]

Jefferson Award

Drevno receives Jefferson Award for his work with Jails to Jobs tattoo removal program

Posted on January 31, 2019February 14, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

Mark Drevno, founder and executive director of Jails to Jobs, has received the Jefferson Award for Public Service for his work to help those leaving prison, ex-gang members and victims of human trafficking remove their visible anti-social tattoos. The award, […]

money management

Learn how to manage your money by taking a free online course offered by Goodwill

Posted on January 17, 2019October 18, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

Once out of prison, one of your first priorities will be to find a job. But then what? How about learning to manage your money? How do you manage the money you earn? How will you handle your expenses as […]

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Free online courses can help you improve your basic knowledge and skills

Posted on January 7, 2019December 10, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

You’re just getting out of prison or jail and eager to boost your knowledge and skills to be better prepared for the job market. Maybe you started your educational endeavor while still incarcerated by getting a GED or learning various […]

How to get things done — and find a job

Posted on January 3, 2019October 18, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

A job search for many is not just a full-time job. It can be a monumental task. There are so many things that need to be done that at times it may be difficult to determine how they will all […]

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Jails to Jobs is in the process of expanding its tattoo removal program and is looking for SF Bay Area volunteer doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and physicians assistants to help us in our efforts. If you are a physician, N.P., R.N. or P.A. and are interested, please contact us here. Training is provided if needed.