Felon in PA needs help finding jobs
Hello,
I am contacting you after perusing the Jail to Jobs website and the How Felons Can Get Jobs blog. I am originally from Philadelphia and am planning on returning there after my time at college (out-of-state). I am a convicted felon (over seven years) and will actively be seeking employment in Philadelphia in the coming year. I would like to know if you have any recommendations for re-entry programs or job placement. While it has been eight years since my last arrest, I am sure that I will still find the same difficulty gaining employment as a recently released ex-offender.
Aside from the past two years (enrolled in college since ‘08), I have maintained full-time employment since 2003. Although I have previously worked with various ministries and organizations, because most of the establishments have primarily focused their programming on adjudicated youth and ex-offenders, my past criminal history has not been a concern. However, as a soon to be college graduate with a great deal of life experience, I am looking to possibly expand my horizons.
I thank you in advance for your time and support and await your posted reply.
Respectfully,
John
Hello John,
There are a number of sources in the Philadelphia area that help ex-offenders and felons find jobs. I have listed to below.
Best of luck to you.
Metropolitan Career Center/STRIVE PhiladelphiaI am contacting you after perusing the Jail to Jobs website and the How Felons Can Get Jobs blog. I am originally from Philadelphia and am planning on returning there after my time at college (out-of-state). I am a convicted felon (over seven years) and will actively be seeking employment in Philadelphia in the coming year. I would like to know if you have any recommendations for re-entry programs or job placement. While it has been eight years since my last arrest, I am sure that I will still find the same difficulty gaining employment as a recently released ex-offender.
Aside from the past two years (enrolled in college since ‘08), I have maintained full-time employment since 2003. Although I have previously worked with various ministries and organizations, because most of the establishments have primarily focused their programming on adjudicated youth and ex-offenders, my past criminal history has not been a concern. However, as a soon to be college graduate with a great deal of life experience, I am looking to possibly expand my horizons.
I thank you in advance for your time and support and await your posted reply.
Respectfully,
John
Felon in PA needs help finding jobs
Hello John,
There are a number of sources in the Philadelphia area that help ex-offenders and felons find jobs. I have listed to below.
Best of luck to you.
162 West Chelten Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-843-6615
Web Site: www.strivecentral.com/sites/national/mcc.htm
Please do not forget to go to your local One-stop Career Center. You will find a ton of free services and resources that can help you get a job or start a new career. You can get individual assistance with your job search from counselors. These services can help get a felon jobs. You will find your local One-stop Career Center here:
Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103–1813
215-557-2625
Web Site:
Philadelphia Works Inc.
