Felon needs help finding a job
The one-stop center in Asheville, NC has not been helpful. they referred me to Goodwill who only help ex-convicts coming out of prison. The probation office is not very helpful - they consider it my responsibility to be gainfully employed - which is extremely hard to do under the circumstances. The federal bonding program sounds good, but the Fidelity Bond Certificate requires an employer - so you have to be employed or offered employment before the bond is issued! - I would appreciate any advice you can give me.
M.T.
Asheville, NC
Hello M.T.,
Please don't give up on the One-stop. Just because they were not able to help you that one time, doesn't mean they won't be able to help you in the future. Don't forget they have access to the bank of available jobs in your state. As far the Federal Bonding Program being useless, it is always a powerful selling point on interviews. It may make an employer more at ease about hiring a felon if he knows you can be bonded.
http://www.unitedwayabc.org/
I hope this helps.
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This is part referring to M.T. in Asheville, NC. You should be okay as far as employment with a Social Service, Non-Profit and/or Government opportunity...For example: Certain organizations like to hire someone that has "been there done that". I do not have a Masters or Phd. However, I am highly educated and went to college and do a lot of continuing ed classes (Open Source, Online, MIT, etc.) I was an entrepreneur, Stock Broker, Investment Manager/Recruiter, Owner/Manager of Clubs and Adult Entertainment. Also, being a former Professional Mixed Martial Artist...I have done many things and traveled/lived/worked overseas...Now, here I am at a very young 53yrs. with (3) Felons, no Drivers License...It is frustrating...I have been a Mentor/Counselor for a Trade College in Atlanta dealing with the Major Players that included the Mayor and City of Atlanta to the Airport, and leading businesses getting men and women hired and selling there unfortunate backgrounds to give them a fresh opportunity. Prior to my incarceration I brokered and closed multiple million dollar land development and invest deals and I was robbed by my partner.I know a lot of people and either they can't hire/help me because of the economy or they have lost there business. Now, I am finding no work and still get people hired and help when I can...lol Talk about frustrating??? But you have to keep on smiling and trying...I'll tell you I have exhausted my networking resources...I have had a few opportunities overseas but I lack funds to travel at the moment. I was just released about (6) months ago and just had surgery (2) weeks ago...So anyone out there listening? I am single and loyal, truthful (don't let the felonies fool you) I have trusted members in the community to back that up. An honest hard worker (always) and want to work. Can travel. Now is that just about as bad as you can get, lol? EVERYONE, I PLAN TO EVENTUALLY START A COMPANY TO ASSIST NOT ONLY FELONS BUT OTHERS LESS FORTUNATE THAT CAN AND WANT TO BE CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. JUST DO NOT QUIT! -1FELON
Hi My Name is Grover Berry I live Out here in Las Vegas NV I am finishing my education getting a AA degree in busness and still trying to obtain my BS in business I have a 2yr diploma in electronic and worked out here for a company name JCM of American Corp for 10 years as a, Qulaity Assurance Inspector I was laid off due to the recession back in 2008 and 3 year later I still can not find a Job because of my felonie conviction I have here in Las Vegas in which I am trying to clear up Las Vegas is a non forgiving state when it comes to people with felonie conviction, which leaves me no other choice but to relocate to ATL and I was wondering if their any help out there to assit me with finding work I can be reach at (702) 563-5383