The GO program is helping justice-involved individuals by providing entrepreneurship training and business development support in Arizona.

Navigating the job market with a criminal record can be daunting, but "Unlocking Opportunities" by Honest Jobs offers a beacon of hope.

Preparing for a job interview is key to showcasing your qualifications, skills, and experiences effectively.

When talking about your criminal record during interviews, honesty is key.

Having a strong resume and cover letter is crucial when searching for a job, especially with a criminal record.

To avoid rejection because of your background, you should understand how employers make their hiring decisions.

Making connections (also called networking) is important for someone with a criminal record searching for a job.

By seeking support, you can get helpful resources and assistance to overcome challenges in finding a job and succeed in your search.

Before you start looking for a job, it’s smart to take a moment to think about yourself.

Lasherica Thornton ’s article in the Jackson Sun brings one of the most important issues to our attention when it comes to the employment of formerly incarcerated individuals: lack of re-entry programs that aim to reduce recidivism. However, there are more and more initiatives, such as the Phase II program in Jackson, Tennessee. Lack of re-entry programs in less populated areas Formerly incarcerated people have an extremely difficult time reentering the community after bein

Statistics that can't be ignored “States and the federal government spend $48 billion annually on prisons, and the prison investments are growing faster than state investment in colleges and universities”. Moreover, “an estimated $87 billion in gross domestic product is lost to the U.S. economy each year because of incarceration. And yet more than half of the 600,000 people released from prisons and jails every year will end up back behind bars. The biggest factor? They can’t