Female Felon needs a Job

Felon looking for a Job

Hello.

I want to first thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this site.

I am on probation for a class D felony (promoting prostitution).? I would like to get a bachelor's degree in business administration. I can't stand on my legs for long periods of time because I have severe back problems and fibromyalgia. I suffer from chronic pain but I would still like to work. I got baptized in jail and I want a decent life and a good job. My question is: I am 46 years, do you think a company will want to hire me at my age with a felony on my record?

Sue, 


Hello Sue

Often the felon job search begins with a little legal assistance. I suggest you contact your local legal aid office to see if expungement is an option for you in your state. Legal aid could offer low-cost or no-cost assistance in this process. It will make getting a job a lot easier.

Next contact your local One-stop Career Center. The local One-stop is a full service employment center offering a wide variety of services including job placement to residents. You can find your local One-stop Career Center here:

www.servicelocator.org

 Where can ex-offenders and convicted felons find jobs

Finally contact the United Way in your area. I encourage ex-offenders and felons to seek jobs with non-profit organizations. Non-profit organizations are known for being more liberal in their hiring practices than commercial companies. The United Way supports a large number of community organizations and could point you the direction of one that could use your skills.

I hope this helps.

Educated felon in N.C. in search of job