Where Can You Get Help with Employment After Incarceration?

In many cases, finding employment after incarceration might be a condition of your release. But going to prison can carry a large stigma. Many people have trouble finding work after a prison sentence. However, there are resources that can help you find employment after incarceration.

Will companies hire you after you have gone to prison?

Yes. Some companies might discriminate against felons. But many are happy to hire you after you have been to prison. In fact, many companies try to hire felons. This list shows the names of companies that say they hire felons. Many of them are national companies.

You can get help finding employment after incarceration. — Image courtesy of **Tima Miroshnichenko** from **Pexels**.

The government helps companies hire people who have been to prison, too. One way they do that is by providing free insurance. After you leave prison, the government offers free coverage during your first job. The Department of Labor (DOL) has a similar program. Companies that hire felons also get tax credits.

Where can you find employment help after your incarceration?

You have several options for help finding employment after incarceration. Job boards and employment agencies are still good resources. However, there are also a few online resources to help people in your situation.

Career One Stop. This site is run by the DOL. It has a helpful tool that offers links to employment help in all 50 states.
Help For Felons. This non-profit organization has many resources for people who have been to prison. In addition to its own job board, you’ll find advice on education and other topics.
Google. Many companies advertise that they hire felons. You can do a simple search on Google with terms like “jobs for felons near me” to bring up results in your area.

There may also be local organizations in your area that help people who have been to prison. If you can’t find any on the above websites, try an online search.

Can you get help preparing for the job market while you are in prison?

Yes. Many correctional systems, including the BOP, make it a point to prepare incarcerated people for the job market while you are serving your sentence. This can include education, such as a chance to earn your GED. You can also receive job-skills training. Any education you receive can help you find employment after incarceration.

Getting an education can help you find employment after incarceration. — Image courtesy of **Katerina Holmes** from **Pexels**.

In some cases, you can even pursue higher education. You may be able to complete an Associate’s Degree. If you want to achieve a higher, degree you can. Several universities offer mail-based courses that let you finish a four-year degree. There are even graduate programs that you can complete while you are in prison.

When you start looking for work, “people skills” are necessary. You should learn to handle yourself in an interview. Working together with others is also important. Practicing interview skills and other communication can help you find work after prison.

The Takeaway:

In most cases, you will need to find employment after incarceration. You can find help getting work and preparing for the workplace. Many companies try to hire felons. You can even start preparing for finding work while you are in jail or prison.