Help for a Felon in Atlanta

I would like to say thank you first of for the words or encouragement. I am located in Atlanta GA , I have a theft by conversion charge and I don't really know where to start as far as finding a job, the charge at this time is 5 years old. I am going back to school in Jan for Respiratory Therapy but in between the time I need to work because I have a new baby. Do you have any advice, I have a back ground in the medical field, retail and tax preparation.

Angie

Help for a Felon in Atlanta

Hello Angie,

Thank you for your kind words. The very first stop for ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs should be the local One-stop Career Center. In you area it is the Georgia Department of Labor. There you will find many resources that can help you get a job or insight into where you can go after your training is finished. Services there can help you to:

Prepare a resume
Organize Your Skills
Know the Job Market
Learn About Education and Training
Develop a Marketing Package
Tap Into the Hidden Job Market
Talk the Talk: The Interview

Georgia Department of Labor
148 Andrew Young International Boulevard, NE
Suite 276
Atlanta, GA 30303

Georgia Dept of Labor

Another great resource for ex-offenders and felons is Goodwill of North Georgia. Goodwill operates a computerized training center that provides career alternatives for unemployed and underemployed people.

Goodwill posts weekly listings of local job openings (often not found in the newspaper) to help connect job seekers with employment opportunities. We can also point you to other resources including those on the Web.

This center also has its own staffing service that places their clients. You can get more information here:

Goodwill of North Georgia Training Centers

I hope these resources are of help to you.