Felon needs job and career direction
I live in Hudson county, N.J. And I've been unemployed for over 9 months now. I've applied to over 45 different places and its always "Sorry but our insurance won't allow us to hire an ex-offender," or simply no response at all! Please tell me were does a person who hasn't been in any trouble since 2004 go an get a job?Sincerely,
Hopeless...
Hello Hopeless,
I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. My first suggestion to every felon I meet is to contact your local One-stop Career Center. Each state has a network of centers that offer a variety of free services that can get you ready for work and assist you in finding employment. In addition, these centers offer training programs that may prepare you for a career. Some services available are:
Career planning and counseling
Workshops (Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and related topics.)
Computers with internet access and word processing
Job-related magazines and local newspapers
Job postings and referrals
Printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers for job search use
The One-Stop Career Center in Hudson County is located at 438 Summit Avenue, 2nd Floor
Jersey City, NJ . Many of the counselors have experience working with ex-offenders and felons.
You may also contact the Offender Aid and Restoration of Essex County
Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) assists people with criminal records re-enter the community. In addition to helping clients acquire current forms of identification, OAR provides job development and placement services. Other services include transportation support and referrals for substance abuse treatment.
Contact:
Offender Aid and Restoration of Essex County, 164 Clinton Ave., St. 170, Irvington, NJ
I hope this helps.
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Hello my fiance is having serious problems finding a job in Essex County, NJ. He can't seem to find any place that's willing to give him a try. Any suggestions?
The Federal Government has a bonding program to bond high risk individuals. If an employer is interested in hiring but you cannot be bonded. Have them go to the NJ Dept of Labor to find out about what has to be done to get the funding.
True Audra. There is a representative at the One-stop that handles the Federal Bond.