Gerald has a sex offense, which makes it extremely difficult to find employment regardless of the individual's experience. Even with 30...

After months of looking for jobs and being rejected because of his criminal background, Marquon got the first job he applied to on the...

Jeffrey has a violent conviction. He applied to many jobs, but no one called him back because of his criminal background. With the help...

Chicago-based Sweet Beginnings, LLC, hires talented justice-involved individuals to help them rebuild their lives by providing a pathway...

The federal Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (also known as the Fair Chance Act) officially took effect on the 20th of...

Reintegrating justice-involved job seekers more successfully On the 22nd of December, The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced that...

Each New Year brings a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. At Honest Jobs, we are excited to do even more in 2022 to...

A local church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, organized a giveaway this year, inviting formerly incarcerated individuals to take part. "Action...

Gabrielle was charged with a felony in 2019 for possession of a controlled substance. With Honest Jobs, she found employment within three...

We are happy to announce that Honest Jobs has partnered with Ashland University, providing employment opportunities to their...

An IT pilot program in Dallas is the result of a partnership between nonprofit organization Girls Embracing Mothers and CompTIA, an IT...

Seeing AjaNai's happiness motivates us to keep fighting for justice-involved job seekers. After facing the collateral consequences from...

Merle's example shows us that having a criminal background does not mean you have to settle for a job you don't enjoy. With the help of...

Regardless of your past, being prepared for an interview is an essential factor to set yourself apart from your competition. There are...

The recidivism rate depends on how we welcome people who are reentering society The recidivism rate in California is estimated to be 38%....

David has several felony convictions and spent 20 years in prison. When he got out, he felt like it was almost impossible to find an...

Geralinne went through trying times in her life when she was convicted of a misdemeanor. With her record, she could not find a job for 7...

Austin was convicted of a violent offense and did not have luck finding a job for two months. He was rejected by employers because of his...

It is impossible to successfully reintegrate into the community without valid documentation. One of the biggest obstacles of reentering...

Deante, a job seeker who found employment through Honest Jobs, shared his experiences about the criminal justice system and the...