Leaving prison and confused about how to go about getting your new life on track? Yes, reentry can be an involved process, but the Federal Bureau of Prisons has an excellent resource to help you make it through. The agency’s […]
Kevin Poppen offers excellent job search advice from prison
Although we are regularly contacted by people in prison, it’s rare to receive a letter that offers the kind of advice we received from Kevin Poppen, who is currently incarcerated at Growlersburg Conservation Camp #33 in Georgetown, Calif. And what […]
How to find temp work and further your job prospects
If you’re in reentry and need a job, consider applying to work as a temporary worker, or temp as they’re more commonly known. And the best way to do that is to apply to one or more temporary agencies. These […]
How to make an elevator pitch memorable
It isn’t often that we find a unique job search idea that we haven’t heard of before. After all, we’ve been writing blog articles on the subject for nearly eight years now and did a lot of research and gained […]
Eric Gentry helps community college programs provide pathway to reentry
The first priority of many people leaving prison is to get a job. But going to college may provide a better way to reenter society. Just ask Eric Gentry. Gentry runs two unique community college programs geared to those in […]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation report highlights second-chance employment
When the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation issues a special report on second chance hiring, you know that the issue has entered the mainstream. This summer the foundation released “America Working Forward, Hidden Workforce.” In the introduction to the 44-page report, […]
Manpower employment agency offers new GED program to qualified workers
Would you like to work in a temp job and receive help with attaining your high school equivalency GED at the same time? If so, you may want to look into applying for a position at Manpower. The Manpower employment […]
RAND Corp. research finds incentives can encourage hiring of workers with nonviolent felony convictions
Employers are more likely to hire those with nonviolent felony convictions if they are given financial incentives to do so. At least that’s according to research conducted by the RAND Corp. In its report – Breaking Down Barriers: Experiments into […]
How to buy a used tattoo removal laser device
If you’re planning to launch a free or low-cost tattoo removal program and are concerned about the expense of buying equipment, you may want to consider purchasing a pre-owned laser device. These devices are extremely cost effective – you can […]
Realistic job advice for those in reentry
At college commencement ceremonies across the nation each year, illustrious speakers urge graduates to “Think big. Reach for the stars. Find your purpose.” Sounds good, but in today’s world, they may be unrealistic ideas, especially for those leaving prison. It’s […]