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green energy jobs

Green energy jobs offer opportunities, good pay and a promising future

Posted on March 16, 2021January 7, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

With Joe Biden and his plans to tackle climate change now firmly in the White House, creating green energy jobs is expected to become a national priority. And those in reentry looking for work should be sure to check out […]

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness Based Stress Reducation can help formerly incarcerated people as they reenter society

Posted on March 2, 2021June 4, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

Facing a tremendous amount of stress after coming out of jail or prison? Not sure how to deal with it? If this is you, consider enrolling in a Mindfulness Based Stress Reducation class. MBSR, as it’s commonly known, was developed […]

Richard Reid

Learn how to be more charismatic from Richard Reid, aka Mr. Charisma

Posted on February 16, 2021June 21, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

While you may not think of yourself as being charismatic, charisma is a quality that can be developed. And it can be helpful as you search for employment, re-establish relationships after incarceration and live your life.

OTM Skin creates tattoo removal program for parolees and trafficked women

Posted on February 2, 2021June 18, 2026 by Jails to Jobs

Never underestimate the power of compassion. And what one person can do to improve the lives of those facing challenges. Take aesthetician Natasha Baldivia for example.

Commissary Club

New Commissary Club social network connects formerly incarcerated members with jobs, information and each other

Posted on January 19, 2021April 4, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Richard Bronson, the founder of 70millionjobs.com, has created the Commissary Club, a new free social network for people who have been incarcerated. And, if one of our blog readers is any indication, it has the potential to change a lot […]

farm and ranch jobs

Work on farms and ranches may offer unique opportunities for those in reentry

Posted on January 5, 2021September 17, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

After being cooped up in jail or prison for months, if not years, you may long for fresh air, open spaces and a life outdoors. And you may want to consider a job on a farm or a ranch. This […]

ghosting

How to deal with ghosting in a job interview

Posted on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 by Jails to Jobs

If you think ghosting is just for dating, think again. Ghosting has entered the workforce, and it can be a big problem for job seekers – and for hiring managers, as well. For those who don’t know exactly what ghosting […]

cell phone repair

CellBotics president gives incarcerated and reentry students skills to launch cell phone repair business

Posted on December 8, 2020December 30, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

Cell phone repair has become a popular service, as well as a viable work option for those leaving jail and prison. Just ask Nicole Russell, president of CellBotics in Atlanta. She played a pivotal role in helping a group of […]

Financial education

The FDIC’s Money Smart online course can help returning citizens learn to deal with their finances

Posted on November 24, 2020June 21, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

If you’re coming out of prison you may suddenly face financial issues that you haven’t encountered in a long time, if ever. If you do, a financial education or a refresher course might help you, and there’s an excellent resource […]

Rob Allen

Rob Allen leaves prison for new life as a tattoo-free union plumber

Posted on November 10, 2020October 9, 2020 by Jails to Jobs

Rob Allen, recently released from prison and currently working as a union plumber, has taken many steps to get a second chance. And one of these is tattoo removal. A new client of our tattoo removal program – Allen has […]

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