I have been doing some research recently on trying to find a professional career with a criminal background. Apparently I have done everything backwards. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with honors, but soon after I got into some trouble. Long story short, I've done my time but I can't seem to find a job. I've tried everything, but this thing is beating me down. There is just no forgiveness and all the time I spent earning my degree is wasted just because of one mistake.
Thank you,
Frustrated
Jobs are scarce for a felon with degree
You may be surprised how often I hear stories like yours. Unfortunately sometimes good people go through some incredibly terrible things (remember that.) Don't give up on yourself or your education. I suggest to ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs is to apply with well written cover letters introducing you and your resume. Often when apply for jobs this way, the "Have you been convicted..." question never comes up. If it does, it will be in an interview where you may offer some brief details of what led to your brushes with the law but focus on how you have overcome your past problems and what you have to offer.
As far as finding employment, make use of your local One-stop Career Center. You will find a lot of helpful services including job leads. You can find the center closest to you at http://www.servicelocator.org
I also suggest to those with college degrees to look to local community colleges. Often there are adjunct instructor positions available teaching basic subjects like English or basic math.
I hope this helps.
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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 in 1979, I got my college degree and two teaching
licenses in two states-Indiana and Illinois. My “inability” to
get employment seems as if this is nothing but a higher form of
Jim Crow.
I realize that I am not by myself but this appears so unfair to
people that are trying to live a totally new life. So many
people talk about “rehabilitation” but it seems as if it is just
talk. I have also been a member of NA and AA for 32 years. I had
a drug problem and I knew that if I resumed my habit, I would
have returned to the penitentiary. I took care of that first
because it was so important to do that.
I taught school for the public schools system for 13 years. I
disclosed my felony conviction to the school
system and it didn’t pose a problem to the system. Why is it
posing a problem now?
I served my time and I have totally changed my life. Will I have
to pay for this the rest of my life. I was 26 years old
when this happened and I am now 64 years old.
The law needs to be changed. Once a person serves his/her time
that should be the end of it.
I don’t understand how I taught for the school system for 13
years and my background was disclosed.
There also has been no recidivism in my case. I can understand
people going back to the penitentiary but I have only gone once.
What I have done with my life should matter but it does
not. I always thought that the goal of incarceration was
rehabilitation. Is it really?? Incarceration has become a viable
business.
People can change their lives. By not allowing someone to change
their life is such a grave mistake.
Why shouldn’t I be bitter? I will never give up in what seems as
if an uphill battle. Racism is still here. I could care less
about having a Black president.
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Felony?
Hello,
That's quite a story. I'm
not sure why you were let go after so many years even though you
disclosed the conviction at the time of your hire. As for
having a Black President, the food he eats doesn't fill my
belly.
It's easy to be discouraged and start
doubting yourself and society as a whole. Instead, lets
concentrate on some things that perhaps we haven't though about
before as alternatives. Don't give up hope of being a
teacher. In fact, you have already done the hard
part. You have a degree and you are already
certified. You have another very important quality.
You have experience and the wisdom and maturity of an older
person. All you will need now is to find teaching opportunities where your
conviction will matter a lot less than it does to the public
school system. There are many alternatives to teaching in
the public school system. In fact I encourage many of my
students who are ex-offenders and felons and also
have college degrees to pursue teaching as a career. Let's
look at a few options.
Private Schools
- These schools are supported by a private
organization or private individuals rather than by the government
and therefore may have quite different eligibility requirements.
Career Schools - A career or vocational school
is different from a four year college. Instead of taking
four years to get a degree, a vocational school allows students
to get specialized training in specific career fields in two
years or less. These schools also require courses in
general subjects like math, English and science just like
traditional colleges.
Community Colleges - Community colleges,
sometimes called junior colleges, are two-year schools that
provide affordable education as a pathway to a four-year degree
or a particular career.
Community colleges prepare students for jobs that require higher
education or workforce training. Typically community
colleges work with employers to develop flexible, affordable and
relevant training programs and partner with businesses which meet
local commercial and regional economic needs. These colleges also
have traditional degree programs.
Charter Schools - Charter schools are
independent schools that have received a charter, which is a set
of self-written rules and goals which determine how the school
will be structured and run. Generally, they are able to organize
a school that operates outside the control of the local school
district but still funded by local, state, and federal tax
money. Essentially charter schools are free public schools
that don't have to follow the same regulations as the local
school district.
These are just a few options I can think of just off the top of
my head. There maybe a lot more but this is a start. If you
are fortunate enough to get interviews, be prepared to talk about
your conviction. As I tell all of my students in your
position, when asked about the conviction, briefly speak about it
and how it has changed your thinking and your approach to
life. Focus the conversation on the time that has passed
and what you have done since then to improve yourself and how you
have used your own experiences to encourage young people not to
make the same mistakes that you have.
Just don't let your recent stumble keep you from moving forward.
Best of luck to you.
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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 in 1979, I got my college degree and two teaching
licenses in two states-Indiana and Illinois. My “inability” to
get employment seems as if this is nothing but a higher form of
Jim Crow.
I realize that I am not by myself but this appears so unfair to
people that are trying to live a totally new life. So many
people talk about “rehabilitation” but it seems as if it is just
talk. I have also been a member of NA and AA for 32 years. I had
a drug problem and I knew that if I resumed my habit, I would
have returned to the penitentiary. I took care of that first
because it was so important to do that.
I taught school for the public schools system for 13 years. I
disclosed my felony conviction to the school
system and it didn’t pose a problem to the system. Why is it
posing a problem now?
I served my time and I have totally changed my life. Will I have
to pay for this the rest of my life. I was 26 years old
when this happened and I am now 64 years old.
The law needs to be changed. Once a person serves his/her time
that should be the end of it.
I don’t understand how I taught for the school system for 13
years and my background was disclosed.
There also has been no recidivism in my case. I can understand
people going back to the penitentiary but I have only gone once.
What I have done with my life should matter but it does
not. I always thought that the goal of incarceration was
rehabilitation. Is it really?? Incarceration has become a viable
business.
People can change their lives. By not allowing someone to change
their life is such a grave mistake.
Why shouldn’t I be bitter? I will never give up in what seems as
if an uphill battle. Racism is still here. I could care less
about having a Black president.
Jobs for
Felons: Can I teach with an old
Felony?
Hello,
That's quite a story. I'm
not sure why you were let go after so many years even though you
disclosed the conviction at the time of your hire. As for
having a Black President, the food he eats doesn't fill my
belly.
It's easy to be discouraged and start
doubting yourself and society as a whole. Instead, lets
concentrate on some things that perhaps we haven't though about
before as alternatives. Don't give up hope of being a
teacher. In fact, you have already done the hard
part. You have a degree and you are already
certified. You have another very important quality.
You have experience and the wisdom and maturity of an older
person. All you will need now is to find teaching opportunities where your
conviction will matter a lot less than it does to the public
school system. There are many alternatives to teaching in
the public school system. In fact I encourage many of my
students who are ex-offenders and felons and also
have college degrees to pursue teaching as a career. Let's
look at a few options.
Private Schools
- These schools are supported by a private
organization or private individuals rather than by the government
and therefore may have quite different eligibility requirements.
Career Schools - A career or vocational school
is different from a four year college. Instead of taking
four years to get a degree, a vocational school allows students
to get specialized training in specific career fields in two
years or less. These schools also require courses in
general subjects like math, English and science just like
traditional colleges.
Community Colleges - Community colleges,
sometimes called junior colleges, are two-year schools that
provide affordable education as a pathway to a four-year degree
or a particular career.
Community colleges prepare students for jobs that require higher
education or workforce training. Typically community
colleges work with employers to develop flexible, affordable and
relevant training programs and partner with businesses which meet
local commercial and regional economic needs. These colleges also
have traditional degree programs.
Charter Schools - Charter schools are
independent schools that have received a charter, which is a set
of self-written rules and goals which determine how the school
will be structured and run. Generally, they are able to organize
a school that operates outside the control of the local school
district but still funded by local, state, and federal tax
money. Essentially charter schools are free public schools
that don't have to follow the same regulations as the local
school district.
These are just a few options I can think of just off the top of
my head. There maybe a lot more but this is a start. If you
are fortunate enough to get interviews, be prepared to talk about
your conviction. As I tell all of my students in your
position, when asked about the conviction, briefly speak about it
and how it has changed your thinking and your approach to
life.
Focus the conversation on the time that has passed
and what you have done since then to improve yourself and how you
have used your own experiences to encourage young people not to
make the same mistakes that you have.
Just don't let your recent stumble keep you from moving forward.
Best of luck to you.
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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 the years, not changes in underlying
criminal activity.
Legislation like the Clean Slate bill keeps ex-prisoners out of
the correctional system, minimizing costly recidivism rates and
enhancing public safety
In 2008, I published an article, “Prisoner Reintegration
Challenges of Assimilation and Crime Desistance,” that focused on
the challenges ex-prisoners face after release. Unfortunately,
what I stated in 2008 still holds true today. Confronted with
uncertainty, animosity, and a multitude of personal, social and
legal barriers, most prisoners reenter society with the
lifelong stigma of being an ex-prisoner and cannot fully
assimilate into society.
The process of “going straight,” which criminologists refer to as
desistance from crime, is multifaceted, yet attainable. While
it’s possible, it is often very difficult for ex-prisoners to
obtain and maintain employment. More needs to be done to
help ex-offenders find work especially since gainful employment
is critical for successful reintegration, reducing recidivism
rates, and cultivating public safety.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HELP OFFENDERS FIND
EMPLOYMENT
The United States Bureau of Justice Statistics reported
that nearly 95 percent of all state prisoners will be released
back into the community at some point, whether it is tomorrow or
40 years from today. This suggests that only a mere 5 percent of
all state prisoners are serving death sentences or life without
the possibility of parole, and an even smaller percentage will
die in prison while serving out their respective sentences.
However, ex-offenders are likely to have a very difficult time
finding employment. A 2010 Center for Economic and Policy
Research report noted that a prison record greatly reduces
an ex-prisoner’s prospect of garnering employment. Even at the
relatively low productivity rates of ex-prisoners (they typically
have less formal education than the average worker), the
resulting loss of economic output in the United States is
estimated to be between $57 and $65 billion.
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
the years, not changes in underlying criminal activity.
The dramatic increases in sentencing time, especially for
drug-related offenses, partly accounts for the spike in the
ex-prisoner population. Therefore, changes in both employment and
sentencing laws can have a positive impact on the U.S. economy
while simultaneously reducing overall recidivism rates and
improving public safety. These changes are of significant
importance for African Americans. The NAACP reports
that African Americans comprise 14 percent of the U.S.
population, but disproportionately represent 40 percent of the
nation’s prison population.
LEGISLATION INITIATIVES TO AID EX-OFFENDERS
One promising legislative initiative that is gaining in
popularity is referred to as the "Clean Slate" bill.
The intent of the legislation is to seal the criminal records of
low-level, non-violent ex-offenders who go 10 consecutive years
without another criminal conviction. The legislation will
also seal the records of arrests that did not result in
convictions.
The Clean Slate bill has received widespread bipartisan support.
In early June 2018, it passed the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously
after receiving House approval with only two "no" votes. On June
28, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed it into law. In addition to
increasing employment prospects, the law will also improve
and increase housing and educational opportunities for
ex-offenders.
Another initiative gaining momentum with the blessing of
bipartisan support is known as “ban the box” or “fair chance
policy.” This particular initiative affords applicants a fair
chance at employment by removing the conviction history question
from job applications and delaying background checks until later
in the hiring process.
A 2018 National Employment Law Project publication
reported that, as of June 2018, 31 states, the District of
Columbia, and more than 150 cities and counties have adopted “ban
the box” policies in which employers consider a job candidate’s
qualifications first, without the stigma of a conviction or an
arrest record.
The report also noted that delaying records-related inquiries
until after a conditional offer of employment ensures a fairer
decision-making process. It requires employers to consider the
job-relatedness of a conviction, time passed, and mitigating
circumstances or rehabilitation evidence. Granted, in some cases,
it might just simply delay the inevitable in the form of a
rejection letter, but remember that this policy is primarily
intended to assist low-level, non-violent ex-offenders (namely
drug offenders) in obtaining employment, a key protective factor
in combating recidivism.
Other promising initiatives include the Federal Work
Opportunity Tax Credit Program, which allows a company to claim a
tax credit of up to $2,400 for hiring an employee with a felony
conviction within one year of the date of his or her conviction
or release from incarceration. Additionally, the U.S.
Department of Labor offers a free bonding program for
“at-risk” job applicants, including people with criminal records,
indemnifying employees for loss of money or property due to an
employee’s dishonesty or theft.
Such laws are beneficial for ex-offenders and the community. Not
only do they help ex-offenders obtain gainful employment to help
them successfully reintegrate into society, these measures also
provide ex-offenders with a renewed sense of purpose and identity
that many lack after their release. By keeping them out of the
correctional system, these laws also help minimize costly
recidivism rates and contribute to enhanced public safety.
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Hi 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 past. Now no one will give a chance. I just completed a program (Center of Employment training) for Building Maintenance in Washington, DC but nothing has changed still can't find a job. What am I supposed to do? Just feel like giving up.... Please give me some advice, what can I do?
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Hello LaToya,
As I tell most ex-offenders and felonslooking for jobs, It's going to take hard work, determination
and having the right tools.
You can get a lot of help at your local One-stop Career center. You will find a variety of services that can help you get a job. You can get help with a resume, interviewing skills and a list of open jobs in your area. Most centers have counselors who have experience helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs.
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When inmates are released, most hope they will never face incarceration again. One sure way to increase the odds of success is to find stable employment as soon as possible. I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for many years and I have found some really good ways that people with criminal records can get hired. I am sharing the top five ways here:
Temporary Agencies - Temporary employment agencies are one the best ways for a felon to get a job. Many companies turn to temp agencies as a way to keep their businesses running. Often when an employer finds that a temporary employer has a good work ethic and fits well the job is offered permanently. The key for ex-offenders and felons applying for temporary work is to apply to local independent agencies rather than large corporate agencies. The larger companies often have policies that are set in their corporate offices that prohibit the hiring of those with criminal records. Local independent agencies can employ anyone they feel they can place regardless of whether they have a record or not. Grab you local telephone book and make of list of temp agencies to visit and fill out applications just like you would any other employer.
Moving Companies, Furniture and Appliance Retailers - Moving companies and stores that sell large appliances and furniture often are looking for strong capable people who can move large items. Often criminal records are of little importance if they can find a dependable person who can get the job done by delivering goods safe and sound to customers.
Large Retail Stores - When you think of large retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart or you local supermarket you think of cashiers and department salespeople. What few people think about are the unseen people who help to keep the store running. There are people who clean the floors, stock the shelves and unload trucks. The reason we rarely see these people is because they work overnight. Not everyone is cut out to work the overnight shift. Often it is hard for people to work that shift. Because of this, there are often openings for people who can do a good job on the overnight crew. Contact your local large retail store or supermarket to find out if there are any openings on the overnight shift.
Property Managers - Many apartment and condominium communities are manage by property mangers who keep everything looking nice for the residents. Every property manager has a staff at every property who does the work necessary to maintain these communities. There are often openings for people who can do minor repairs, painting and general cleaning. Many of these communities have the property manger's name on the signs at the entrances. Contact them to inquire about any open positions
Restaurants - Every restaurant is in need of people who are dependable and can do a variety of jobs. Dish washing, filling ice stations, and helping the kitchen, bar and wait staff are just a few of the duties of the kitchen utility person. If you can get to work on time and have a passion for serving guests, there are many jobs available. Make a list of restaurants in your area and call each one to see if there are positions available. You can cover a lot more ground on the telephone than you can on foot.
Ex-offenders and felons are hired everyday. There are jobs to be had if you are willing to put in the work to find them and prepare yourself to show employers that you will be a great employee. Best of luck!
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By Zusha Elinson, Wall Street Journal Biography@ZushaElinson zusha.elinson@wsj.com
SAN FRANCISCO—Thousands of people convicted of marijuana offenses in this city going back to 1975 will have their convictions dismissed or reduced, San Francisco’s district attorney announced Wednesday.
It marks one of the most aggressive moves to wipe away old convictions in the face of new laws legalizing marijuana in California and other states.
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón said that his office would dismiss and seal 3,038 misdemeanor marijuana convictions, and review and possibly resentence 4,940 felonies—all of which were adjudicated before California voters legalized marijuana in 2016.
Under the state legalization measure, Californians can petition the courts to get old marijuana possession and other convictions dismissed. Mr. Gascón said his office is taking the extra step of doing it for people in order to lift the burden of past convictions that can make it difficult for people to get jobs.
“A criminal conviction can be a barrier to employment, housing and other benefits, so instead of waiting for the community to take action, we’re taking action for the community,” said Mr. Gascón
Nine states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana use, and a debate has arisen over what to do with past pot convictions in these states.
In Nevada, where recreational marijuana was legalized, Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed a bill last year that would have required certain offenses to be dismissed and sealed. Mr. Sandoval, a Republican, said in his veto message that such issues were better handled on a case-by-case basis.
In Colorado, prosecutors have raised concerns over bills making wiping away old pot convictions easier, said Arnold Hanuman of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council.
“Many times convictions are plea bargained down from more serious conduct,” said Mr. Hanuman. “Our concern is that the original conduct involved in the incident is oftentimes more egregious.”
More states are including provisions in legalization measures for expunging past convictions, said Chris Lindsey, senior legislative counsel at the Marijuana Policy Project, which advocates for ending pot prohibitions. “This move by San Francisco is remarkable,” said Mr. Lindsey. “It’s not only do we allow people to repair their criminal histories, the local jurisdiction is just going to do it for them.”
Should all marijuana convictions be thrown out when marijuana becomes legal?
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My name is Irene and I am a veteran and a convicted felon. My thing is that I was in so much trouble in my past until I'm
scared to apply for a job thinking I have something outstanding out
there. I'm too afraid to go get a back ground check knowing if it's
something out standing they will take me in custody. I have a military
back ground which consists of administrative work and I'm a certified
medical assistant. My criminal background consist of fraud and I've
always assumed no one will hire me. I'm 37 years old and I am no longer
that person I was back then.
Please if you can, can you give me some
advice.
Thanks
Veteran is a Felon Looking for a Job
Hello Irene,
First of all, I teach all of my students to apply for every job they feel that they qualify for. If you apply for a job, you may get it or you may not. If you do not apply for it, you definitely will not. Never disqualify yourself from a job. Finding a job is a numbers game. The more jobs you apply for, the more jobs you are in the running for. Ex-offenders and felons get hired everyday. The reason they get hired is they don't let the fact that they have criminal records hold them back.
You are a veteran. There are many services available for veterans looking for jobs. There are also tax incentives for employers who hire veterans. Below is the link to the government sit where you will find valuable resources that can help veterans such as yourself.
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My name is Anita, I was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in February of 2003, It was a death by motor vehicle, and there were no drugs or alcohol that contributed to the accident. I received a three years probation, the accident actually occurred on October 2001, I just had to wait for a court date because it was tried by a jury.
On April 2005, I was charged with a misdemeanor for which I received a 1 year probation or until my fines were paid. I received unemployment from the job because they found that I wasn't responsible for the money being missing. I just was too afraid to take it to court because I was afraid of the outcome. My lawyer told me to plead no contest, I didn't want to but I didn't have the $5000.00 it would cost for a proper defense.
Anyway, I was working for Moore County Schools, and I disclosed my criminal record before I was hired, but they can't find the application. I hadn't been convicted at the time I had started substituting for the school, and at that time it wasn't required unless you have been convicted. However, when I was asked to take on a Teacher's Assistant position in 2004, I had been convicted, and I filled out the criminal record part on the computer at the school. I thought that I was not going to be able to get the job because of my record. To make a long story short, someone called a T.V. station and told them that I had a criminal record. I was then asked to resign from my position.
Right now I have been unable to get a job, and I thought since the involuntary manslaughter charge was an accident that it didn't matter, and the misdemeanor charge wouldn't have any bearing on my job because I didn't work with money. I never got reprimanded for my work performance, and in fact I received great evaluations. I tried to go to a place that helped people with records get a job, but it was limited to those that actually went to prison, or those that had a drug problem. Is there any organizations out there that could help me find a job?
Lady Felon Searching for a Job
Hello Anita,
I'm sorry your situation is causing you so much stress. As I often suggest to certain people who want to work in schools, try private or charter schools whose hiring practices are more liberal than public school systems.
Often ex-offender and felon job searches require some help from an attorney. Contact your local legal aidoffice to seek assistance in getting your criminal record sealed or expunged since they are non-violent offenses. I should make getting a job easier.
I also suggest applying for temporary jobs. Often if temporary employees are good, they are hired on a permanent basis. When applying for temporary employment, it is better to apply at small independent agencies rather than larger national companies. Smaller agencies are free to hire anyone they choose. You do have marketable skills, so you are in a better position than most ex-offenders and felons job searching.
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I found your website very informative and would like to convey my story to you. I met Kurt in 2004 and we fell in love and have been living together ever since. His story began in 1978 when he held up several hotels. He served time and was paroled in 1984. He did another holdup in 1984 and served a total of 8 years for all his crimes. His most recent offense was an assault charge in 2005. That charge stemmed from my ex stalking me and threatening me with a gun. Kurt went to jail, not the gun carrying stalker. Go figure. He cannot find ajob to save his life. All he wants to do is work. He's tried Goodwill. Here in Fort Worth, the job that they told him to come in for wanted a clean criminal background.
He most recently was washing cars for a valet service at DFW airport. As soon as the background report came back, he was let go.
He is one of the most intelligent and kind men I have ever met. His prospects are very limited at this time and he feels totally worthless. He has excellent computer and phone skills and has proved that when he worked with me in the oil and gas industry several years ago being a landman.
He has signed up with any and all temporary firms that are out there and they tell him that they cannot place him because of his background. He has been through Texas Workforce Commission and they are totally useless.
With kind regards,
Gwyn
Felon is having a tough time finding a job
Hello Gwyn,
Kurt has some serious convictions to work with, armed robbery and aggravated assault. I have worked with tougher cases. He may have the best chance at employment applying for jobs that don't have much contact with others or valuables. As I always suggest for felons with similar offenses, warehouse or factory work may offer the best opportunities.
I wish there was a simple solution but there is not. Whenever he gets an interview, he can tell the prospective employer that he can be bonded. See the video below about The Federal Bonding Program. Often ex-offenders and felons stand a better chance of getting hired by employers if they are bondable.
Jobs for Felons: What is the Federal Bonding Program?
Jobs for Felons: How to Get a Federal Bond
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Hello please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Eric, a resident here in the city of Las Vegas, I am a certified Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician (HVAC), I was just hired for another HVAC Company here in Las Vegas, and is fearing that I may be laid off once again due to my background of being a felon, in the past I have been hired for several HVAC company on the spot, but after they receive my background report I am immediately let go due to reasons of having a negative past.
With this new job that I have just been hired on they have just received my background report back and had the employment agency send me a copy allowing me to know that they know that I am a felon, now I'm afraid of being removed once again, this is why I am now coming to this organization trying to seek some assistance toward trying to obtain some kind of bond to help me to secure my job, can you help me, before I am let go.
This issue is so very important to me and my life of trying to stay employed and earn a living for my family.
Take the completed form to your local One-stop Career Center. Ask for the person that handles requests for federal Bonding. That person will be able to explain the bonding process in further detail.
The One-stop Career Centers in your area can be found here:
Jobs for Felons: What is the Federal Bonding Program?
Jobs for Felons: How to Get a Federal Bond
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You may be surprised how often I hear stories like yours. Unfortunately sometimes good people go through some incredibly terrible things (remember that.) Don't give up on yourself or your education. I suggest to ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs is to apply with well written cover letters introducing you and your resume. Often when apply for jobs this way, the "Have you been convicted..." question never comes up. If it does, it will be in an interview where you may offer some brief details of what led to your brushes with the law but focus on how you have overcome your past problems and what you have to offer.
