2024-02-15 19:13
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2023-04-18 16:16
Originally published by [email protected] (Robert Bruce) Apr 12, 2023Everyone deserves a second chance.But in the past, many job seekers with a felony record have found i… Read More
2023-03-28 16:34
Originally published The Daily Star, Tuesday, March 28, 2023The Clean Slate NY campaign and Business Council of New York are fighting for a new law gaining traction in the state Senate… Read More
2023-02-03 19:18
BY ARIANA FREEMAN, JAN CRAWFORD - JANUARY 31, 2023 / 8:13 PM / CBS NEWSNearly 80 million Americans, or about one-third of the total U.S. adult population, are living with some kind… Read More
2023-01-23 15:11
Felon hoping a pardon will help get jobsDear Mr. Mayo,I enjoyed the new clip of those 13 in Illinois that have taken the next set with working towards showing society that people can… Read More
2023-01-20 17:39
Felon wants to join the military or get a jobI'm 20 years old and I committed a crime of burglary of the 3rd degree when I was 18 years of age I spent a year on probation which was ov… Read More
2023-01-20 13:59
First Time Offender is Looking for a JobHello,My name is Ida. I have been struggling for over a year now unable to find work in a small south GA town. The options are limited here and I am… Read More
2022-12-21 16:28
Hello sir,I was reading your blog and I hope you can give me some advice. I have been getting into trouble since I was 12. I'm 43 now and I believe my going to jail days are over. &hell…Read More
2022-12-14 15:09
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul received legislation this week that seeks to qualify certain convicted felons to work inside the state’s commercial casinos. New York’s gaming industry… Read More
2022-12-05 15:54
Originally published at TheGuardian.com, Gene Marks, @genemarksI don’t care if a candidate for my company’s open position has a criminal record. But I do care about som… Read More
2022-08-25 15:12
State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), shown in 2019, who wrote Senate Bill 731, said sealing criminal records would remove burdens on previously incarcerated individuals who face di… Read More
2022-06-29 13:45
Jobs for Felons: Ex-offenders and Felons can get JobsGetting a job is hard. Getting a job with a criminal record is definitely harder. Having a criminal record is no reason to give u… Read More
2022-05-16 13:24
Originally published on Money Inc. by Dana HansonA felony is a serious offense that can stay on your record for life, and if you have a felony, it can be challenging to find a job… Read More
2022-01-21 12:18
Originally published at Forbes.com Jan 20, 2022 By Jackie FergusonForbes Councils MemberWorkplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) often focuses too narrowly on issues of race… Read More
2021-11-30 20:17
Originally published by Yahoo Finance - Julie Hyman, AnchorJeff Arview had been kicking around in different jobs. An Army veteran who served in Iraq, after he was discharged he suf… Read More
2021-09-14 00:11
Originally published By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business - September 13, 2021Employers are gearing up for the annual holiday shopping rush and once again looking to add seasonal w… Read More
2021-08-18 16:07
Hello,My name is Denise. I am a 28-year-old female and have two felony convictions from over three years ago, both drug-related. I have been in recovery for over three years, have completed… Read More
2021-08-04 13:07
Ex-offender with misdemeanors need job search advice Hello Mr. Mayo,I was reading your blogspot about who women who was having difficulties finding employment because of felonies on he… Read More
2021-07-25 23:39
Felon wants job as a mechanic I am a 25-year old graduate student and I am currently engaged to a good man who helps me take care of my daughter. However, times are really hard for us… Read More
2021-06-02 12:25
By Kevin Michael Briscoe, Zenger News May 27 , 2021 In May 2012, Colin Slaven was in what he called “the worst time of my life” af… Read More
2021-02-05 17:12
originally published by Charisse Jonesfor USA TODAYBack in 2015, Bill Livolsi Jr. had no trouble finding work even though he'd been convicted of wire fraud and was upfront with potentia… Read More
2021-01-11 14:05
by Michael Patrick Murphy, Jr.Posted on January 07, 2021 in Discrimination, Labor and EmploymentThe Criminal History Record Information Act Protects Your RightsUnder ideal cir… Read More
2020-12-22 18:57
CHARLES FOX / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERby Nick Vadala Originally published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, In the United States, there is an estimated total of between 70 million and 100 mi… Read More
2020-12-11 18:37
COURTESY PHOTO | Charles participated in the STEP Forward program, which runs through the McHenry County Workforce Network and is designed to fill local employers’ needs while giving e… Read More
2020-12-01 18:58
There are grants available for felons who are looking to start a small business.Donna Fuscaldo - Business.comFinding a job after incarceration has long been a challenge. Having a felony… Read More
2020-11-09 12:10
Originally published at Forbes.comYou make a lot of potentially life-changing decisions when you’re a boss. You promote someone — or you have to let them go. You give someone a r… Read More
2020-11-02 10:42
Can You Start a Business With a Criminal Record?Yes, you can. Go get 'em, boss!Originally published at Entrepreneur.comHaving a criminal record can make it difficult to get hired, find a pla… Read More
2020-10-27 09:55
I have a misdemeanor on my record which is forgery and its hard finding a job. Do you have any tips on how to get a job with that on my record?Jam,Trying to get a job with a misdemeanorHello… Read More
2020-10-20 10:52
Felon wants to be a locksmithI am wondering if u can help me with a question that i have. I live in Indianapolis, Indiana and I am a convicted felon. I would like to know if I can become… Read More
2020-08-18 20:37
( Nati Harnik / Orlando Sentinel)By Katy Rice, Originally published ORLANDO SENTINEL |AUG 18, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented barriers to the already difficult… Read More
2020-08-17 12:03
Originally published on: http://aeronauticsonline.com/Let’s face it. Some people just have more difficulty finding a job: those convicted of a crime, veterans, and people with dis… Read More
2020-07-09 19:31
Walmart's five initiatives follow $100M commitment to racial equity following death of George FloydOriginally published by By Paul BestFOXBusinessWalmart executives are planning se… Read More
2020-06-23 20:17
I usually post answers on my blog to questions I get from ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. Today, I found an article that is interesting. Tell me what you think- EricOri… Read More
2020-06-22 13:39
Female Felon Seeks a JobHi,My name is Melissa I'm from Philly I do have a criminal record. I got into some trouble when I was 18 years old and was found guilty of aggravated assault, poss… Read More
2020-03-02 15:47
Originally published on CNBC - Karina HernandezWed, Feb 26 2020Inquiries into your criminal background are standard when filling out a job application. But for folks who have experience… Read More
2020-02-24 18:21
Originally published on Feb 23, 2020Joann Sahl AND Russell NichollsHerald StarEligible offenders convicted of certain types of crimes can ask the court to expunge, or seal, their convictions… Read More
2020-01-10 11:07
Relocating Felon needs a Job I have a brother that has relocated to MD from NY. He has felonies in NY that are not felonies in this location. Do you have any tips or organizations that he… Read More
2020-01-07 15:10
Felon needs I.D. to get a JobHi,My brother in law just got out 20 days ago after 3 1/2 years. He was convicted when he was 19 and he's now 23. He was convicted for accessory to murder and… Read More
2019-12-19 17:10
Felon with deferred conviction wants job adviceHello,I found your web page to be informational and also motivational. I was charged with theft and it is deferred I have not completed my p… Read More
2019-11-05 15:25
Hello there, Thank you very much for this resource. I am a 26 year old woman looking to get a teaching certificate. I would like to teach elementary, Jr. High, or High School. I was given… Read More
2019-10-22 23:38
Why JPMorgan Chase Wants to Give More Former Criminals a Second ChanceOriginally published on Fortune.com By Matthew Heimer October 21, 2019In 2018, financial giant JPMorgan C… Read More
2019-10-17 10:05
Posted: Mon 11:31 PM, Oct 14, 2019 | Updated: Mon 11:40 PM, Oct 14, 2019Toledo, OHIO (WTVG) - Goodwill Industries works to convicted felons get back into the workforce. The non-pr… Read More
2019-09-30 14:04
Expungement could help felons get JobsHello Sir:I was convicted of felony in 2009 for possession and delivery of narcotics, I served 26 months and everything has been well for me until 2019… Read More
2019-07-10 12:03
Will Pre-trial diversion hurt my job search?Good Morning:I received a misdemeanor public intoxication and felony obstruction of an officer over 2 and a half years ago. I am on my states pr… Read More
2019-06-17 00:57
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the entire world. The International Centre for Prison Studies estimates that 724 out of every 100,000 American is in prison or jail.Co… Read More
2019-06-03 15:57
Jobs for Felons - 10 Types Of People To Get Out Of Your LifeI work with people with criminal records who want to get jobs and turn their lives around. I tell them that there are t… Read More
2019-05-28 15:57
If you are a convicted felon between the ages of 17 and 35 the military may be the perfect opportunity to put your past behind you.There are many benefits to a career in the military:Pay and… Read More
2019-05-15 08:37
Felons must properly prepare for the job search to be successfulEx-offenders and felons looking for jobs often have a very hard time. Their criminal backgrounds often make it a little… Read More
2019-05-09 14:45
Felon needs a job for a new startDear Mr. Mayo,I read your book and its a really good book. I was wondering if in any way you can help me. At the age of 17 (in 2002)… Read More
2019-05-06 15:04
Many ex-offenders and felons find it very difficult to find jobs after serving their sentences. There are some legal tools that are available that can be used that will make the difficult t… Read More
2019-04-25 10:21
By Chandra Bozelko - BarronsApril has been recognized as “Second Chance Month” since 2017 as part of a bipartisan effort to push criminal justice reform. This year, Presiden… Read More
2019-03-19 15:43
By KEVIN SMITH | [email protected] | San Gabriel Valley TribuneJohn Lauria spends his working hours driving a truck loaded with cases of juice, tea and energy drinks.It&rs&hell…Read More
2019-03-18 09:30
A criminal record shouldn’t always be a dealbreaker when it comes to hiring. Martha Stewart. Johnny Cash. Mahatma Gandhi. Reese Witherspoon. Susan B. Anthony.Each of these individ… Read More
2019-03-05 11:03
ATS’s John Kearney calls for sensible hiring practices, effective accelerated training, and national “ban the box” laws to make the most of an opportunity both for the truc… Read More
2019-02-28 21:47
After having many run-ins with the law, this entrepreneur vowed to help those who has had a troubled past if they demonstrate that they want to turn their lives around.http://www.howfelonsca… Read More
2019-02-20 15:42
Eric Westervelt, BARBARA BROSHER, National Public RadioLatosha Poston says she made a lot of mistakes in her life. Her legal troubles began in her teens after her first child was born in Ind… Read More
2019-02-15 16:27
How Ex-Felons Can Get Hired in TechMark FefferConvicted felons face a notoriously difficult challenge in finding work after their release from prison. According to the Center for Economic an… Read More
2019-02-11 22:25
Felon with DUI need help finding jobs Hello,In 2007 I was charged with two separate DUI offenses. The first one that I had ever received was in March and I got a second one in October. I… Read More
2019-01-28 19:13
By JIM GERAGHTY, National ReviewThe next step, announced today at the Koch network’s winter meeting, is a “getting back to work initiative” designed to follow up on th… Read More
2019-01-21 12:35
By JULIE DRAKE Valley PressWoman gets second chance with pardonMonica Andrade served 16 months in prison starting in 2002, followed by three years on parole.Her crime? Manu&sh&hell…Read More
2019-01-17 14:52
Juvenile offender wants Job Search Advice I recently was hired at a nursing home and was railed through all the pre employment paper work everyone goes threw these days. I had a drug… Read More
2019-01-15 14:19
Ex-offender may need help to get a jobHello,I came across your blog while looking for work. First, I would like to say how much appreciate your time and efforts in providing helpful informa… Read More
2019-01-08 11:37
Jobs that hire Sex OffendersJust the thought of the term "Sex Offender" brings to mind the worst crimes imaginable. There are varying degrees of sex-offenses but they are all looked at… Read More
2019-01-07 11:30
BY JEFF HAWKES, HURUBIE MEKO AND HEATHER STAUFFEPennsylvanians with old, low-level offenses on their records have fresh hope that past mistakes won’t cost them new jobs or housing.As o… Read More
2019-01-02 10:03
Recovering felon needs a jobI have a felony conviction for theft. It's the only spot on my otherwise clean record. I am a compulsive gambler who is attending Gamblers Anonymous and get… Read More
2018-12-23 02:18
Mike Green, ContributorCo-founder, ScaleUp Partners LLCThere is no city in the nation that’s growing faster than the population of 70 million Americans with criminal records. As one of… Read More
2018-12-21 15:27
Mom is a Felon and Cannot find a JobHello,I was just checking out your page with the list of jobs for felons I have been seriously looking having interviews but haven't had any luck I'… Read More
2018-12-17 14:30
Felon wants to join the militaryHey my name is Dylan. I have recently gained interest in joining the army. I’m from Illinois and I was charged with a class 1 felony in November, 2016 w… Read More
2018-12-15 10:37
Can a Juvenile Felon get Jobs in Healthcare? I was 16 years old, I got arrested. I was put in the wrong situation which involved my mother and her boyfriend. I was told they… Read More
2018-12-10 14:06
Wife of felon wants to help him get a jobHello,My husband has been released from prison after ten years about 3 months ago. Since than time we're finding it very hard for him to find empl… Read More
2018-12-06 16:14
Hello Mr. Mayo,Thank you for reading my email.I am a 24 year old girl and have a charge of simple assault. I got into a fight with another girl who pulled a knife on me. I had no… Read More
2018-11-25 01:55
Nearly half of all children have a parent with a criminal record, and the US is losing $87 billion a year in GDP by not employing themAp Prison Visitor Fee A File Usa Az(Photo: Matt York/AP)… Read More
2018-11-12 15:04
Ex-offender may need legal help to get a jobHello,My name is Tim. I was reading the blogs on the web site. I have complete compassion in this matter as I am also a convicted felon. It's sham… Read More
2018-11-06 20:13
Tips to Help Ex-Felons Get Jobs Thanks for stopping by my blog. You are here because either you have a criminal record and want to put your past behind you by getting a job and be… Read More
2018-10-24 17:16
From The North Carolina Dept. of CommerceThe share of former offenders finding work in North Carolina within a year after release from state prison declined from 62% in 1998 to 39% in 2014… Read More
2018-10-08 22:49
Jobs for Ex-offenders and Felons: How to Get a JobWhen ex-offenders and felons are released, the main priority is finding a job. A lot a people talk about second chances, but the… Read More
2018-10-04 18:53
More American companies, such as McDonald's and Delta Air Lines, are hiring ex-cons as part of their inclusion strategy.Executives say 82 percent of their ex-offender hires have been at leas… Read More
2018-10-01 13:00
Getting hired after serving time can be more difficult for some than for othersCandace Manriquez Wrenn Arizona Public MediaA group of scholars at the University of Arizona sought to fin… Read More
2018-09-24 20:13
Ex-offenders and felons should always be honest when applying for jobs Hello,I have a police record. One charge is for domestic violence. It shows assault and battery. I was ordered… Read More
2018-09-16 15:01
The Times Herald - Published 3:42 p.m. ET Sept. 11, 2018One of the things that is Pure Michigan is sending people to prison. Although incarceration rates have fallen the past few years… Read More
2018-09-05 13:55
In a tight labor market, employers are willing to expand talent pool. By Neal St. Anthony Star TribuneQuality Ingredients CEO Isabelle Day and plant managerBob Banken saidsix… Read More
2018-08-21 15:31
Jobs are scarce for a felon with degreeHi there,I have been doing some research recently on trying to find a professional career with a criminal background. Apparently I have done everything… Read More
2018-07-31 17:18
Social media has become a huge part of the lives of many people. It's a great way to connect and network with others all over the world. I recently made a presentation at job fai… Read More
2018-07-25 13:10
Can Expungement help Me get a Job as a Nurse?Hi,And thank you for reading my email. I am a 35 yr old mother who committed a mistake years ago and still today it haunts me.In the year o… Read More
2018-07-24 15:18
Jobs for Felons: Can I teach with an old Felony?I am a Black Man in America in 2018. I am having difficulty getting any employment because of a 1977 felony conviction. Since I got out… Read More
2018-07-09 14:32
Erasing a Criminal PastFrom the-dispatch.com -Sharon Myers [email protected]. Follow Sharon on Twitter: @LexDispatchSMWhen Gerald Hege filed in February to run f… Read More
2018-07-06 13:32
The upsurge in the ex-prisoner population, along with employment and economic output losses, overwhelmingly reflects changes that have taken place in the U.S. criminal justice system over th… Read More
2018-07-03 14:33
Felon is looking for training and a careerHello,I am Allison, 29 yo, from southern CA.My concern: September 2011, I was charged with grand theft in the amount of $30,000 and as result I ha… Read More
2018-06-25 13:34
Lady Felon has Hope for Medical CareerI wanted to personally thank you for your information and motivational reassurance that with hard work and good intentions, there will be result… Read More
2018-06-20 19:47
Jobs for Felons: Educated Felon is Looking for Good JobHello,I came across your blog on jailtojob.com and read an entry from 2015 that pretty much reflects what's currently going on in my lo… Read More
2018-06-04 11:24
Ex-offenders and Felons can get JobsGetting a job is hard. Getting a job with a criminal record is definitely harder. Having a criminal record is no reason to give up hope. Ex-offender… Read More
2018-05-30 14:40
Felon can't get Around Background CheckMy name is Dennis and I am getting so frustrated and depressed on what I have been going thru for years. I have 2 felony convictions nearly 20 years… Read More
2018-05-29 07:52
Inmates talk while participating in the barber school program at the Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Illinois on Feb. 11, 2014.Lathan Goumas / The Herald-News via APHalf the st… Read More
2018-05-21 08:52
About one in three of the more than 300 employees at Oregon-based Dave's Killer Bread has a criminal background. - Courtesy, Dave's Killer BreadBy Jacob Lewin - Mar… Read More
2018-05-17 10:05
Felon with Many Skills Needs a JobIn 2004 I committed a Felony 4 Theft . I was convicted but no jail time, I was placed on probation which I have completed. In 2006, I was given another Felo… Read More
2018-05-07 13:20
By Dr. Michael Pittaro, Faculty Member, Criminal Justice at American Military UniversityEvery week, more than 10,000 prisoners are released from America’s state and… Read More
2018-05-07 09:28
Felon in D.C. needs a jobHi my name is LaToya and I am an ex felon. I just feel like I'm going through a rough time right now, feeling real down on myself for the mistakes i have made in the… Read More
2018-05-06 20:57
Disabled felon needs help finding jobsHello,I am Shaun. I was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury about 6-7 yrs ago. I am a barber now, however I have an… Read More
2018-05-04 10:45
J.T. Weis - The Detroit NewsAt Abcor Industries we live out the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. This is driven by my faith, which teaches that all people are of equal value… Read More
2018-05-01 10:03
By Ina R. Silvergleid - Chicago Sun TimesLast year, I wrote a highly critical opinion piece for the Sun-Times about Gov. Bruce Rauner after learning that he had denied clemency for a c… Read More
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