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First Step Alliance creates proposed credit union geared toward unbanked, including returning citizens

Posted on January 31, 2023March 21, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

One of the biggest challenges facing those leaving prison is effectively dealing with financial issues, establishing credit and getting a loan to buy a car, a house or start a small business. Accomplishing any or all of these will help […]

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How doctors can increase their practice’s business by offering free tattoo removals to qualified patients

Posted on January 30, 2023July 17, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

  Are you a dermatologist, plastic surgeon or other physician who offers laser tattoo removal services and would like to increase business through free publicity — and serve your community at the same time? Here’s how. Offer free tattoo removal […]

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How nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses can increase their practice’s business by offering free tattoo removals to qualified patients

Posted on January 30, 2023July 17, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Are you a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or registered nurse who offers laser tattoo removal services at a med spa or other facility and would like to increase that business through free publicity — and serve your community at the […]

Learn nonviolent communication in a free online course

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Developing good communication sk­­­ills can be a challenge for many people. And it can be even more challenging for those who have been incarcerated and who may not have the past role models and resources that many others rely on. […]

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How to implement job search goals and find work that’s right for you

Posted on January 3, 2023January 5, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Among your New Year’s resolutions, you might want to include setting job search goals. If you’re just starting  out and still deciding what you want to do with your life or need some inspiration, we recommend reading What Color is […]

Victims of sex trafficking can now get their branding tattoos removed for free through New Beginnings program

Posted on January 2, 2023January 9, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS) and the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance (NTSA) have partnered to create the New Beginnings: Branding Tattoo Removal program, a much-needed service for those who have been victims of sex trafficking. Survivors […]

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How to build confidence and improve your job search and your life

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Confidence is a powerful state of mind that can help you succeed in your job search and beyond. True confidence means having enough faith in yourself and being able to accomplish what you set out to do most of the […]

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Homeboy Industries creates workforce development hub

Posted on December 6, 2022June 11, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

If you manage a nonprofit that deals with helping people find employment and don’t have a workforce development hub, you may want to consider creating one. Or strengthening and improving the hub you’ve already established. And what Homeboy Industries learned […]

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Twelve tips on how to stay motivated during your job search

Posted on November 22, 2022April 1, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Businesses of all sorts have gone on a hiring spree in recent months to make up for a labor shortage resulting from the effects of the Covid pandemic. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, there are currently […]

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Study finds visible tattoos prevent women from getting jobs and, if hired, lead to lower starting salaries

Posted on November 8, 2022November 10, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Having a visible tattoo – any visible tattoo even one that isn’t anti-social or gang related – can prevent you from getting a job. And if you’re hired, that tattoo can result in being offered a lower starting salary. Don’t […]

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