We were sad to hear that 70 Million Jobs, the first national for-profit job search engine for people with criminal records, has gone out of business. When it was launched in 2016, we thought the company was a game changer. […]
A pre-apprenticeship program offers entry into the carpentry and electrician trades
The building boom currently underway in the U.S. offers opportunities for those who might want to consider becoming a carpenter or an electrician. And those who are interested in this type of work may want to consider a pre-apprenticeship program. […]
Jails to Jobs creates Second Chance Employers Network
Here at Jails to Jobs we get regular phone calls from companies asking how they can become second chance employers and hire workers who were formerly incarcerated. And we tell them that the best thing they can do is to […]
White House increases second chance opportunities for those who have been incarcerated
In late April during Second Chance Month, the White House announced that it has launched a comprehensive strategy to expand what it calls “Incarceration to Employment” opportunities. The strategy includes creating education and training programs, and expanding access to employment […]
Overcoming procrastination will help lead the way to a successful job search
Procrastination. Everybody does it to a certain extent. But procrastination is the worst enemy of a job seeker. And when looking for work, you need to do everything you can to learn how to manage it. While some people confuse […]
Crossroads Solar combats climate change and offers second chances
Crossroads Solar is a company with a mission – to help save the environment and offer second chances. As it likes to say, it hires “otherwise good people” who’ve “made colossal mistakes.” It all began about five years ago with […]
How to work remotely as a customer service rep
flexjobsWorking at home has become more the norm thanks to Covid-19. And few jobs are more suitable for this than customer service reps. Not too long ago these jobs were heavily outsourced to foreign countries where labor is cheaper. But […]
How to begin a second chance hiring program and find dedicated employees
Have you, like many employers, been considering a second chance hiring program but are not sure exactly how to go about doing it? You’re not alone. With a labor shortage that is expected to last for several years, companies are […]
Dealing with typical interview questions
The very thought of an interview and the interview questions that might be asked – whether in-person or online – makes many people nervous. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Although there are many things you can do […]
Plan an event for Second Chance Month in April
April is Second Chance Month. And you can encourage your business or organization to be get involved. The celebration allows you to help focus attention on the need to offer opportunities to those who face tremendous barriers because of mistakes […]