Re-Entry Toolkit
Your step-by-step guide to navigating life after incarceration. You don't have to do this alone.
Employment
Getting a job with a record is hard but not impossible. These resources can help.
Build or update your resume
Include any skills, certifications, or education gained during incarceration. Focus on what you can do, not where you have been.
Search background-friendly job boards
Websites like 70MillionJobs, Honest Jobs, and Dave's Killer Bread Foundation list employers who hire people with records.
70 Million Jobs →Connect with a workforce development program
Many cities have free programs that help with job placement, training, and interview preparation for justice-impacted individuals.
Find Employment Resources →Practice interviewing
Prepare answers for common questions, including how to address your record honestly and positively.
Know your workplace rights
Ban the Box laws, EEOC guidance, and state-specific protections limit how employers can use your record.
Know Your Rights →Explore skills training
Trade programs, CDL training, tech bootcamps, and apprenticeships can open doors to higher-paying careers.
Find Education Resources →Consider career counseling
A career counselor can help you identify strengths, set goals, and create a realistic career plan.
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