This is an excerpt from "Unlocking Opportunities: How to Find a Job With a Criminal Record, " a 38-page guidebook of expert advice and step-by-step instructions on navigating the employment landscape with a criminal record.
Employment Resources for Individuals with Criminal Records
Here are valuable resources to support individuals with criminal records in their job search and career development:
National Hire Network
Provides resources and support for individuals with criminal records seeking employment opportunities.
Safer Foundation
Offers job readiness training, employment placement services, and support for finding sustainable employment.
Goodwill Industries
Provides job training programs, career counseling, and job placement services for individuals facing various barriers to employment, including criminal records.
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)
Offers comprehensive employment services, including job placement, skill development, and support services for individuals with recent criminal convictions.
America Works
Provides employment services and job placement assistance with a focus on successful reentry into the workforce for individuals with criminal records.
Department of Labor Reentry Programs
Many state and local Department of Labor offices offer reentry programs and services tailored to individuals with criminal records, including job search assistance and skills training. Check your local or state Department of Labor for more information.
CareerOneStop
Provides resources and tools for job seekers, including those with criminal records, to explore career options, search for jobs, and access training and education programs.
TimeDone
A nationwide community supporting individuals with convictions, offering benefits for needs such as housing, credit, employment, and expunging old records.
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