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World Smile Day highlights the benefits of smiling

Posted on September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

World Smile Day, celebrated on Oct. 6 this year, reminds us of the benefits in health and happiness we can achieve through smiling. The day was launched in 1999 by Harvey Ball, who created the smiley face icon in 1963 […]

U.S. Rubber Recycling employs psychiatric rehabilitation counselor to help second chance employees succeed

Posted on September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Hiring and employing second chance workers has its challenges, but it’s possible to make the process run more smoothly. One way to do this is to hire a staff psychiatric rehabilitation counselor to work with these employees and help them […]

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Southwest Tattoo Removal Program offers free tattoo removals in San Antonio, Texas

Posted on August 29, 2023September 9, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

In the latest article in our series on organizations that offer free and low-cost tattoo removals, we’d like to introduce Loretta Kent, the founder of the Southwest Tattoo Removal Program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in San Antonio, Texas. It all began […]

EMR/EHR software for Laser Tattoo Removal, our #1 pick and research

Posted on August 20, 2023April 1, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

If you are planning to create a free or low-cost tattoo removal practice, one of the things you’ll have to know more about is how to maintain medical records. Beyond the question of “paper or electronic,” you’ll  need to envision […]

County jail provides free access to tablet computers as part of the first program of its kind in the U.S.

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

For the first time ever, the San Francisco County Jail is offering the use of tablet computers with free content to almost all people incarcerated in its two facilities. The program was created by the S.F. Sheriff’s Department, and is […]

GAF offers a free one-week training course that can result in a job as a roofer — no formal education or experience required

Posted on August 1, 2023July 20, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

GAF, the nation’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, runs a free training program, the GAF Roofing Academy, that prepares people for a steady job in a growing field. Launched in 2020, it is designed for all sorts of people, including […]

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CareerOneStop website can help you find a job

Posted on July 18, 2023July 19, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Although those leaving prison face a variety of difficult challenges, finding a job may be one of the most daunting of all. But it doesn’t have to be. There are hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that are willing […]

Auto glass technician jobs offer employment to those interested in working on cars

Posted on July 5, 2023February 10, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Would you like to work in auto repair but don’t have time for the training to become a mechanic? If that’s the case, you may want to consider becoming an auto glass technician. Auto glass technicians repair and install window […]

How to gain control if you’re feeling overwhelmed

Posted on June 20, 2023June 21, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Do you occasionally or often feel overwhelmed by your job search or by life in general?  Do you find that there aren’t enough hours in the day to handle everything you have to do? Are you inundated with emails and […]

Accenture provides free online courses in its Skills to Succeed Academy

Posted on June 6, 2023July 27, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Accenture, a Fortune Global 500 company that specializes in information technology, offers an online training program known as the Skills to Succeed Academy. Its free online courses can help you build the skills and confidence you’ll need to develop a […]

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