As if those leaving prison and jails don’t have enough problems finding employment, there’s one more challenge they face. An estimated total of at least one-quarter of all U.S. jobs require some type of licensing. And people with criminal records […]
References may be key to helping ex-offenders find a job
When you’re in reentry and looking for a job, you’ll need all the help you can get. And that means finding people who can speak about your talents, skills and character to a potential employer. Along with your resume or […]
Knife Skills film highlights previously incarcerated employees at Edwins restaurant in Cleveland
Restaurants are among the biggest employers of people in reentry. But what’s it really like for those leaving jail or prison to work in one of them? How do formerly incarcerated workers adjust to their new lives and responsibilities? Academy […]
SBA Small Business Learning Center provides resources for starting a small business
While working for oneself may provide viable employment for those in reentry, there are a lot of things to learn in order to successfully do so. And an excellent way to come up to speed on the various aspects of […]
MIT Living Wage Calculator can help determine how much money you will need for life in various U.S. cities
If you’re leaving prison and haven’t been in the workforce for a while, if ever, you might want to turn to the Living Wage Calculator, created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It can help you find the answers to […]
ACLU report lauds benefits of hiring ex-offenders
Yet another study confirms the advantages to companies of hiring previously incarcerated individuals. The recently released report, Back to Business: How Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Job Seekers Benefits Your Company, was prepared by the Trone Private Sector and Education Advisory Council […]
Donate your used tattoo removal laser device to Jails to Jobs
Are you a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, hospital, tattoo artist or anyone else who provides tattoo removal treatments? Are you planning to replace your tattoo removal laser device with a newer model? If so, consider donating your device to Jails to […]
CareerBuilder survey highlights job interview mistakes and what to watch out for
Few experiences can be more nerve wracking than being interviewed for a job. But with a bit of awareness of what can go wrong, you will be able to avoid mistakes and make a good impression. And a good impression […]
How to hire health care workers from a unique population – those with criminal records
Hospitals and health care agencies and facilities are scrambling to fill a rapidly growing need for workers at every level. And there’s a population that’s eager and ready to fill those positions. That population is people with criminal records, and […]
How to create a nonprofit organization to support a free or low-cost tattoo removal program
From time-to-time medical professionals, tattoo artists, organizations and others who want to start a free or low-cost tattoo removal program ask us how they can also start a nonprofit organization to support their efforts. Establishing a nonprofit is a bit […]