Jobs for convicted felons - people with criminal records

People will criminal records can find jobs. They need a second chance at life. They need to be gainfully employed so that they can give back to society. They need to find an employer who is willing to take a chance on them.

Convicted felons face many challenges when they apply for jobs.

• How do you describe your criminal past?
• Why did you do it?
• How do you show that you've taking responsibility and that you have changed?
• What does it mean to get rehabilitated?
• How can you assure an employer that you won't slip up and make a similar mistake?

Felons need to remember that people all make mistakes. Nobody is perfect. Never give up. Don't get discouraged. You'll get a lot of rejections. Denials. You'll get close, but then the job won't come through. Don't give up. If you persist and find the right people who are willing to help you and guide you through the process, you'll succeed in finding something that is rewarding.

You may need to start with something small and patiently work your way back up.

Jobs for convicted felons

These days, it's hard to find a job. What kind of employment can convicted felons find? View employers, in your state, and city, that hire felons. Check out Xamire: http://www.xamire.com/

Please don't judge us too quickly

If you believe that we all deserve a second chance, then please don't judge us too quickly. If you've made mistakes that you regret, then please don't judge us too quickly.

Felons need a second chance at life.

Convicts need to know that they can find employment opportunities if they work hard.

A lot of felons feel very sorry for what they've done. They never want to make another major mistake in their life. They want to give back to society. They want to undo the wrong they've done.

Please give us a second chance. Don't be too quick to judge people who have a criminal record. We can be rehabilitated. We can change. We can become better people.

Companies that hire felons and ex-convicts

Getting a job after prison can be tough. Fortunately, a number of companies hire felons and ex-convicts to give them another chance to continue their rehabilitation, remain gainfully employed, and contribute back to society. Here's a list of companies that hire felons: http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-companies-that-hire-felons/business-and-company-info

Tax Breaks for Employers Who Hire Felons

Criminal offenders find it difficult to find employment due to their past convictions.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit program
1996 Small Business Job Protection Act

The purpose of the credit is to encourage employers to hire certain population segments by providing them with an incentive. The segments of the population that the credit covers are SSI recipients, veterans, welfare recipients, ex-felons and individuals living in HUD-designated empowerment zones. An employer hiring an ex-felon can potentially receive a $2,400 tax credit for the year.

Travel Restrictions for Convicted Felons

Do you want to travel? Make sure to check to see if there are any travel restrictions for convicted felons. Here is a document that may help you:

Travel Restrictions for Convicted Felons

The information is provided by the US Probation Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Former Felon to Successful Entrepreneur

Have you heard of Dave Dahl? He is the co-founder of an organic bread company called Dave's Killer Bread. He’s also a convicted felon who spent 15 years in prison for armed robbery and assault.

His organic bread company is now worth $50 million.

He is also helping former felons get back into the workforce.

Watch the inspiring story of Dave Dahl, founder of Dave's Killer Bread and former ex-con / prodigal son of pioneering organic baker, Jim Dahl. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, Dave's Killer Bread was awarded the 2011 "Oregon Ethics in Business Award" and "Local Hero Award" by Edible Portland magazine.

Their company slogan, "Just say no to bread on drugs" and vision, "to make the world a better place, one loaf of bread at a time," has been quoted in media outlets including MSNBC, Inc. Magazine, the New York Times, and LifeTime.

Can convicted felons travel to Canada?

Can a convicted felon in the United States travel to Canada? According to several legal sources and the Canadian government: it is possible, but the process is difficult and it takes time to get approval.

In general, most convicted felons can't travel to Canada. However, if your conviction was a long time ago, you may be able to apply for the proper paperwork that will let you enter Canada.

You can learn more about this here:

Application for Rehabilitation for Persons Who are Inadmissible to Canada Because of Past Criminal Activity

Rehabilitation For Persons Who Are Inadmissible to Canada Because of Past Criminal Activity

You can apply for individual rehabilitation if at least five years have passed since you completed your criminal sentences. People who are ineligible for approval of rehabilitation because not enough time has passed can complete the form and check “For Information Only.” An officer will decide if special permission for temporary admission is warranted.

There is hope for felons

It can be difficult for felons to re-enter the regular world. It can be difficult to find jobs. It can be difficult to get accepted by society. It can be difficult to go back to family.

Once felons leave the prison system, life can become more difficult. With the proper guidance and encouragement, former felons can live a very productive, satisfying life in the regular world. 

There is hope for former felons who are now in the world. We hope to share that hope with you as we share our stories. This blog is written by former felons who want to give you hope.

Are you a family member or loved one? Don't give up. There is hope.

We are former felons

We are former felons. We are now out of the prison system and living normal lives. We don't want to go back. We don't want to make the same mistakes again. We have learned from our mistakes and have changed. We are different people now.

There is hope for felons who want to stay out of prison.
There is hope for felons who want to become different people.
There is hope for felons who want to find jobs and employment.
There is hope for felons who want to have a normal family.

We all make mistakes in life. We must learn from our failures and change to be better. 

Don't give up.