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CareerOneStop

Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders

A genuine America Works success story:

"Owen was newly out of prison after serving more than 24-years...He had never used a computer, the internet, or a mobile phone. Our team coached him through the basics of operating a computer, setting up email, applying for jobs, inquiring about certifications and various courses...His hard work paid off. He landed a job after his first interview. Not long after, he obtained his permit and now has a driver's license. Owen is well on his way to being self-sufficient and has never looked back."

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What Color is Your Parachute? 2020

A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers

by Richard N. Bolles

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Citations

Banner photograph by Samson Katt.

CareerOneStop. “Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders.” CareerOneStop, 17 Sept. 2019, https://www.careeronestop.org/ExOffender/default.aspx.

“A New Beginning with America Works.” America Works, https://americaworks.com/jobseekers/.