Recently released from jail or prison and not sure what kind of work to look for? You’re not alone. Many people who have been out of the work force for a while – or who have never really been in […]
Study shows how business apprenticeship programs can benefit companies and increase job opportunities
While the benefits of apprenticeships to those who participate in them are well known, there is little information on how these programs can improve the way businesses operate. A recently released study, The Benefits and Costs of Apprenticeships: A Business […]
The importance of a handshake in a job interview
A handshake can sometimes make or break an interview. That’s right. It’s that important. In fact, research has proved the significance of a proper handshake and how it can make a good – or bad – impression and influence hiring […]
Good Jobs Project highlights jobs without a B.A.
The Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce has created the Good Jobs Project to help people discover well-paying jobs that don’t require a B.A. degree. If you’re looking for a place to relocate or interested in state specific […]
30-2-2 programs encourage companies to hire ex-offenders
30-2-2. It’s a simple concept. Just get 30 companies to hire two workers leaving jail or prison and track their progress for two years. The idea is so simple, in fact, that it’s surprising that more communities haven’t adopted it. […]
Jails to Jobs offers its job search book free to prison and jail schools and reentry programs nationwide
Over the past two years, Jails to Jobs has given a free copy of its book, Jails to Jobs: Seven Steps to Becoming Employed, to every jail library in California and to many libraries in prisons and jails across the […]
Using Three Good Things technique can increase happiness, decrease depression and improve job search
If everything you have to do in life is overwhelming you and making you depressed, there’s a simple technique that you can employ. This technique has the power to increase your happiness and decrease depression. It can also offer a […]
Flipping cars can provide a little extra cash or become a viable business
Buying and selling cars can be a way to score some extra cash every once in a while. It can also become a lucrative business if you qualify for licensing. Most states have laws preventing residents from selling more than […]
Inability to obtain occupational licensing helps prevent ex-offenders from getting jobs
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 […]