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Ashland's Correctional Education program partners with Honest Jobs!
We are happy to announce that Honest Jobs has partnered with Ashland University, providing employment opportunities to their...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 22, 20211 min read


An IT Pilot Program in Dallas Allows Formerly Incarcerated Women to Build a Stable Career
An IT pilot program in Dallas is the result of a partnership between nonprofit organization Girls Embracing Mothers and CompTIA, an IT...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 14, 20212 min read


Seeing AjaNai's happiness motivates us to keep fighting for justice-involved job seekers
Seeing AjaNai's happiness motivates us to keep fighting for justice-involved job seekers. After facing the collateral consequences from...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 13, 20213 min read


A Criminal Record Did Not Stop Merle From Finding a Job He Loves
Merle's example shows us that having a criminal background does not mean you have to settle for a job you don't enjoy. With the help of...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 13, 20212 min read


Three Things Employers Want to Know on an Interview if You Have Criminal Record
Regardless of your past, being prepared for an interview is an essential factor to set yourself apart from your competition. There are...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 13, 20212 min read


Dad’s Back! Academy helps formerly incarcerated reacclimatize into family life
The recidivism rate depends on how we welcome people who are reentering society The recidivism rate in California is estimated to be 38%....

Harley Blakeman
Nov 30, 20211 min read


David got a chance to rebuild his life with the job he found through Honest jobs
David has several felony convictions and spent 20 years in prison. When he got out, he felt like it was almost impossible to find an...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 29, 20212 min read


Geralinne's example also shows us that giving a second chance can truly change someone's life
Geralinne went through trying times in her life when she was convicted of a misdemeanor. With her record, she could not find a job for 7...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 24, 20213 min read


With Honest Jobs, Austin didn’t have to settle for a job he didn’t like
Austin was convicted of a violent offense and did not have luck finding a job for two months. He was rejected by employers because of his...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 24, 20212 min read


People from Illinois state prisons will be leaving with state ID cards
It is impossible to successfully reintegrate into the community without valid documentation. One of the biggest obstacles of reentering...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 24, 20211 min read


Even with two felony convictions, Deante found an employer through Honest Jobs within 2 weeks
Deante, a job seeker who found employment through Honest Jobs, shared his experiences about the criminal justice system and the...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 16, 20212 min read


We The People Opportunity Farm hires formerly incarcerated people to help them build a better life.
We The People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti, Michigan, hires formerly incarcerated people to give them an opportunity to rebuild their...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 8, 20211 min read


Need help finding resources? Check out the Resource Center on the Honest Jobs website!
At Honest Jobs, we know that building your life back after incarceration is not easy. Beyond dealing with the social stigma that changes...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 8, 20211 min read


Melissa Dickerson, the Operations Manager of Honest Jobs, featured in Jails to Jobs
Honest Jobs has a mission to help formerly incarcerated individuals find jobs fast. Honest Jobs is a job search site that is committed to...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 8, 20212 min read


Election Day - Be up to date with your voting rights, even if you have a felony conviction!
Since today is Election Day, we would like to highlight the changes in the abilities of formerly incarcerated people's right to vote. It...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 2, 20212 min read


Emily found employment within a few days using Honest Jobs
After a felony drug possession conviction forced Emily to leave everything behind and start her whole life over, she struggled to find an...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 28, 20211 min read


Sponsor Job Listings for Only $100/month!
We've added two new tiers to our Premium Pricing model! Now, fair-chance employers can sponsor a single job for $100/month or two jobs...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 27, 20211 min read


What to know about Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions
Many people who have been convicted of a crime are not aware of the consequences that come with it. Court-imposed sentencing is generally...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 27, 20212 min read


More companies in the hospitality industry are turning to formerly incarcerated people
Even though more states are accepting the "Ban the Box" policies, it is still difficult for formerly incarcerated people to find...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 27, 20212 min read


NEW Employer Referral Program on Honest Jobs!
We have launched a new Employer Referral Program that allows our Employment Partners to earn credit by inviting other fair-chance...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 13, 20211 min read
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