Two public libraries – Gwinnett County Public Library in Georgia and the St. Louis County Library in Missouri – have each started a small business entrepreneurship incubator created specifically for those who have been incarcerated. Gwinnett County Public Library launched […]
Individuals who were previously incarcerated are eligible for most federal jobs, and U.S. Dept. of Labor workshop explains how to apply
The U.S. Dept. of Labor has a variety of federal jobs open, and it’s offering a workshop that will help inform you about the application projects. The positions range from labor investigator and international relations specialist to IT specialist and […]
World Smile Day highlights the benefits of smiling
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
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 […]
Southwest Tattoo Removal Program offers free tattoo removals in San Antonio, Texas
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
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.
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
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 […]
CareerOneStop website can help you find a job
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
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 […]