Felon needs a Job
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Kelly,
Madison, WS
Felon needs a Job
Hello Kelly,
Here are some suggestions for your husband.
Often, the felon job search will begin with some legal assistance. First, talk to a lawyer about the possibility of getting his record expunged/sealed or reduced. He can contact the legal aid office in your area for help. Expungement is not a viable option for every felon, but speaking to a legal professional experienced in this field could offer assistance.
Contact the United Way agency in your area. They could put him in contact with agencies that provide services for ex-offenders and their families. They may also have contact with companies that hire felons.
He may have to take whatever job he can get to start rebuilding his experience and credibility, He may have to take a "dirty' or minimum wage job and work his way up. Fast food, manufacturing, supermarket or warehouse work may be the way to got to get back into the working world.
I suggest he look to personal contacts and friends to help him get a job,". He should contact everyone he knows to inquire about open positions.
He should look for employment with small and local companies. Local businesses may be more willing to give him a chance. Smaller companies are less apt to pay for expensive background checks and give him a chance.
If he has a parole or probation officer, he should talk to that person to see if he knows of businesses that hire felons.
I suggest to every felon to contact the One-stop career center in their areas. One-stop Career Centers are a great place for a felon to find a lot of resources that can lead to jobs. You can find help with putting a resume together, getting interview skills and lists of open positions in your area. You could also get referrals to available training opportunities that could possibly lead to a new career. See the video below:
You can find the One-stop Career nearest you at the link below:
www.servicelocator.org
I hope this helps
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