Career Resources for Ex-Convicts
Question from Career Counselor:
I am talking with someone with a lot of academic and career potential about what career path he would like to take, but he does not want to pursue additional education if all of his opportunities are blocked by his criminal record. Are there books or other resources I could look into in order to properly advise him?
Thanks!
Brian J. Pillsbury, Ph.D.
Career Services
Northern Illinois University
I can recommend an excellent Website:
http://hirenetwork.org/
This lists many agencies, by state, that may be able to help him.
You may also want to go to
http://www.instituteofliving.org/Programs/rehab.htm
About a quarter way down the page, you'll find recent newsletters. Go to the July 2005 issue, and you'll find articles about dealing with a criminal record.
Hope this helps. Please feel free to contact me if you'd like additional assistance or to talk about his particular circumstances.