If you live in the City of Charlottesville and have a felony on your record, this is the program for you. The Coming Home to Work Program is designed to assist those individuals disadvantaged by criminal records. If you are interested in being gainfully employed, please come by (OAR) 750 Harris St. Suite 207 Charlottesville, Virginia in order to fill out an application. All participants will be required to meet with a case manager each week in order to develop job readiness skills. The goals of this work program are to help participants gain valuable experience, develop solid work habits and demonstrate a willingness to have a second chance at steady, stable employment. If you have applied for this program before please apply again! We are especially looking for ex-offenders with experience in restaurants/prep cook/dishwasher, auto body repair, cleaning skills and receptionist/office experience.
City of Charlottesville, VA Resident
Must have one or more felony convictions
Individuals released in the last year are encouraged to apply
Must be able to work 25+ hours a week
Attend mandatory weekly Job Readiness classes
Actively seeking full-time employment
Must complete application and be interviewed
Please come by to OAR on 750 Harris St. Suite 207 Charlottesville, Virginia to Apply
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.
