Finding a Job with a Criminal Background

Job searching can be a challenge in and of itself, but if you have a criminal background it can be even more challenging.  Here is a list of resources and suggestions to ease your job search and give you hope that the better life choices you are making today will pay off tomorrow.

Iseek has some great information about career planning for ex-offenders.

Exoffenders.net has a list of "felon-friendly" employers in addition to many other resources.

Help with Criminal Expungement resources found here.

Check in with re-entry programs and organizations such as these Twin Cities organizations. If they are unable to assist you, ask if they can refer you to another organization that can help you find employment:

Grace Prison Ministry

P.O. Box 44053

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

612-242-7832

AMICUS, Inc

15 South 5th Street, Suite 1100

Minneapolis, MN 55402-1503

612-348-8570

Project for Pride in Living

2516 Chicago Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55404

612-874-8511

612-874-6444 fax

Web Site: www.ppl-inc.org

Wilder Foundation

919 Lafond Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55104

651-917-6225

Web Site: www.wilder.org

National HIRE Network has additional resources.