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grounds maintenance

Grounds maintenance may be a good job choice for people who want to work outdoors and advance to a higher position

Posted on October 25, 2022June 11, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

If you’ve participated in a garden program while in prison or enjoy working outdoors, you may want to consider the job of a grounds maintenance worker. And there may be quite a few of you amongst us. According to the […]

communication skills

Effective communication skills can be key to job search success

Posted on October 11, 2022April 1, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Soft skills are important skills to have. And none is more important than communication skills In fact, according to ZipRecruiter’s Job Market Recruit Outlook for Grads report, good communication was the top soft skill wanted by employers who listed openings […]

Federal apprenticeship prgrams

U.S. government offers Federal apprenticeship programs

Posted on September 27, 2022October 12, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

The Federal government is an often overlooked source of apprenticeship programs. But now that it has made a strong commitment to hiring workers who are formerly incarcerated, it might be worth looking into one of the Federal apprenticeship programs. And […]

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Astanza Laser offers support to nonprofits that want to create free or low-cost tattoo removal programs

Posted on September 13, 2022April 8, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Do you run a nonprofit or are planning to launch one and thinking about offering tattoo removal as part of the services – or even the only service – you offer? If that’s the case, there are a number of […]

UC Irvine's LIFTED

UC Irvine’s LIFTED program offers B.A. degrees to students who are incarcerated

Posted on August 30, 2022August 1, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

With the launch of the University of California Irvine’s LIFTED – Leveraging Inspiring Futures Through Educational Degrees – program, California is further establishing itself as the nation’s leader in bringing public higher education to people in prison. And support among […]

elevator mechanics

Elevator constructor apprenticeship provides entrée into high-paying, but competitive, skilled trade career

Posted on August 16, 2022April 1, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

If you’re looking for well-paid skilled trade work with paid training as a union apprentice you may want to consider becoming an elevator constructor. This job, however, is highly competitive. Demand for these workers will continue to increase thanks to […]

working for the Federal government

How second chance applicants can find a job working for the Federal government

Posted on August 2, 2022June 4, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

In honor of Second Chance Month in April, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management issued a Guide to Federal Employment for Second Chance Applicants. And those interested in working for the Federal government should download the guide and read it […]

free tattoo removals

Tattoo artists can increase their business by offering tattoo removal services

Posted on August 1, 2022December 29, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Are you a tattoo artist who wants to expand the business of your tattoo studio? If so, you may want to consider adding laser tattoo removal procedures to your operation if you haven’t already done so. Or possibly you may […]

stress

How to handle stress in your job search and your life

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

It’s difficult, if not impossible, to avoid stress these days. In this constantly changing, do-it-yourself world, there are so many demands on our time. And way too many things to do, especially if you’re looking for a job. As hard […]

Indeed

Job site Indeed commits $10 million to aid job seekers facing employment barriers

Posted on July 5, 2022July 6, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Indeed, one of the world’s most active job sites, is spending $10 million on its recently launched Essentials to Work initiative. The company has created the program to help job seekers with barriers to employment, with a special emphasis on […]

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