Workforce Alliance and our partners have been working for many years to devise new ways to assist ex-offenders in their re-entry to the world of work. Some of the projects have been pilots, and others are regularly offered to all ex-offenders.
What kind of jobs are ex-offenders likely to get?
Lawn and tree maintenance
What kind of employees do ex-offenders become?
Targeted programs to increase the success of ex-offenders in the mainstream:
Out-of-School programs targeting youths involved in the Juvenile Justice System
βFresh Start Programβ a pilot funded to serve 15 ex-offenders
βTimeZupβ anti-gun campaign
Common barriers to employment, in addition to ex-offender status, include:
Lack of training and education
Lack of employment history
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My name is Mae Hughes. I am the founder of 2ND CHANCES 4 FELONS. I started this company because of the hardships I faced as a felon trying to turn my life around. I looked for help but could not find any. I asked people for suggestions, I went to several places and even searched the internet but STILL could not find real help. I found it very hard to get people to see past the fact that I am a convicted felon. I went to countless interviews explaining my situation and how much I have changed. Yet and still no one would hire me. I was at my breaking point and BEYOND frustrated so I made a decision to NOT ONLY HELP MYSELF BUT OTHERS AS WELL. Instead of getting angry and giving up, I did the opposite. I turned my NEGATIVE into a POSITIVE and created this company hoping to ease the struggles that other felons may face. I created this company solely for the purpose of helping felons to know that there are second chance opportunities available to them. My main purpose is to reduce the number of felons who give up because they think that there is not any help available for them. I attended the University of Phoenix and received an Associate's degree in Business in 11/2012. I am a mother and my children are my everything, and the reason for me wanting to do and be better. My hope is that this company will be able to provide HELP where HELP IS GREATLY NEEDED !! I pray that the information I am providing can offer assistance with helping felons who are looking for a way to prove to society that there are some of us who deserve a second chance and who are willing to PROVE it through our CURRENT actions.
