The high rate of incarceration among American men may give some degree of consolation to ex-offender job seekers. In fact, you can use this fact to reassure potential employers that your situation is not really all that unusual. According to […]
Circle of Support program helps ensure success of those in reentry
Few programs can claim the success rate of the JustDane (formerlyMadison Area Urban Ministry’s) Circle of Support, but then there aren’t too many other programs like it. Sponsored by the Madison (Wis.) Area Urban Ministry – an interfaith social justice […]
Reauthorization of Second Chance Act can help reduce recidivism
In an effort that shows tremendous bipartisan support, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced legislation last month to reauthorize the Second Chance Act. An identical bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressmen Jim […]
Dave’s Killer Bread founder’s arrest highlights challenges
On the night of Thursday, Nov. 13, Dave Dahl, co-founder of Dave’s Killer Bread, was arrested after ramming three Washington, Ore., County deputy patrol cars. He was released a day later on $20,000 bail, and his attorney told local Portland […]
Is a tattoo right for you? Facing the dangers of tattooing
The fact that tattoo removal has been one of our most frequently read blog topics indicates that many readers may be sorry they decided to get a tattoo. And those who may be considering getting inked might want to think […]
Target Corp. bans the box on employment applications
The nationwide battle to ban the box is gaining strength with the decision late last month by Minneapolis-headquartered Target Corp. to remove from its employment applications the box that applicants must check if they have a criminal record. Target’s move, […]
Holiday season can be one of the best times to search for a job
While on the surface looking for a job during the holidays may not seem like a good idea, in fact it’s quite the opposite. Many job search experts say that the period between the first of November and the end […]
Wisconsin prison timebank creates safety net, opportunities
Timebanking, an alternative economy in which people exchange services instead of cash, is a way to build community and redefine the value of work. And in the case of the Dane County Timebank in Madison, Wisconsin, it’s a way to […]
Need a suit? These organizations will give you one – and more
To succeed in an interview you must do everything possible to make a good impression. And that begins with the way you dress. Studies have shown that employers make up their minds about a candidate within the first few minutes […]
InnerCity Weightlifting offers at-risk young people new life
Jon Feinman is determined to keep young Boston area at-risk young people alive and out of prison. And he’s doing it by teaching them weightlifting. Through discipline, training and the relationship between student and coach, weightlifting strengthens the bodies and […]