A growing number of inmates and those in reentry are using skills they learned in prison and in post-release programs to start their own businesses. But it’s not easy. Just ask Seth Sundberg, founder and CEO of Prison Bars, a […]
World Kindness Day reminds us how to behave benevolently
November 13 is World Kindness Day, and it gives us an opportunity to reflect on how performing acts of kindness can not only improve the lives of others but your own as well. Performing acts of kindness can help reduce […]
ApprenticeshipUSA grants to increase apprenticeship programs
Those interested in apprenticeships may now have more opportunities than ever before, thanks to efforts by the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeship programs across the United States. On October 21, the White House announced that the DOL has […]
Cold calling your way to a job
While it’s certainly not the easiest thing to do, cold calling can be the most effective way to find a job. Forget sending out countless resumes through job boards. They mostly go into a black hole, never to be seen […]
Uber CEO offers second chance to those with criminal records
It’s not often that executives of well-known companies come out publicly in favor of giving those with criminal records a chance in the hiring process. But that’s what Travis Kalanick, co-founder and CEO of Uber, did earlier this month in […]
Why you might want to consider working for a small business
With all the challenges facing those in reentry, it’s important to create a job search plan that is realistic, focused and tailored to the type of work you are good at. And you may want to include small businesses in […]
Indiana inmate creates job search PowerPoint presentation
An inmate at a women’s prison in Madison, Ind., created a PowerPoint presentation of our book, Jails to Jobs: Seven Steps to Becoming Employed. And we’re happy to share her Jails to Jobs PPT with readers who might want to do something […]
No. 1 way employers find new employees to hire
What’s the No. 1 way employers find new employees? It’s not what you might think. Forget the online job boards. Forget employment agencies or headhunters. The No. 1 way employers find new employees is through a referral from a colleague. […]
U.S. Postal Service hires job seekers with criminal records
The U.S. Postal Service is continuously hiring new employees and provides excellent opportunities for those who qualify. Like most federal agencies, the USPS offers solid benefits and a chance to advance, as well as a variety of jobs. And the pay […]
Together We Bake cooks up recipe for reentry success
Alexandria, Va., nonprofit Together We Bake takes women who need a second chance and turns them into job ready candidates. Its recipe: combine lessons in making chocolate chip cookies, granola and other goodies with experience doing inventory and making deliveries. […]