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NEXT CHANCE JOBS | LoadingWe Help Ex-felonsSucceed

Hiring Ex-Felons
Solving Employers Needs...

Our mission is to be the number one resource for connecting
former felons seeking employment with employers who are willing to hire them.


About us

Connecting an untapped job
supply with demand markets

There is a massive pool of untapped talent from which businesses can benefit through second chance hiring. Second chance hiring is good for employers, potential employees, and society at large.

For former felons, trying to re-enter the job market can feel like a heavy weight on their shoulders. It is not as simple as making their resume look nice and preparing to pull off a great interview. They have to know where to look. Statistics show that seventy million Americans have a criminal record—that is 1 in 3 adults. There are currently 2.3 million people behind bars in this country, 95 percent of whom will reenter our communities through release or on probation. 640,000 people are released from prison each year, creating a huge untapped workforce available to fill jobs.

With unemployment in the U.S. at the lowest rate (3.9%) in 19 years, companies like Apple, Boeing, McDonalds, and Delta Airlines are hiring former felons to help meet their employment needs..


For former felons Next Chance Jobs will:

  • Provide an in-depth list of felon-friendly jobs by city, county, and state.
  • Give them free access to our job board that lists only “former felon friendly” jobs.
  • Connect them with companies that are willing to hire them.
  • Provide job training resources.

For employers Next Chance Jobs will:

  • Function as a talent pipeline to provide access to a massive, untapped labor pool.
  • Implement processes for reviewing applicants with criminal histories to ensure they receive full consideration and that they can be hired without presenting undue risk to a business’ employees, customers, or the general public.
Employers

What Employers Need to Do

Educate yourself and your team

When trying to implement second chance hiring practices in your business, start by educating your recruiting team and managers on the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records.

Recognize individuals may require additional onboarding or training

There may be gaps in a resume. Focus on the candidate’s aptitude and their ability to perform on the job by conducting a skills-based assessment, which is a best practice for eliminating bias in hiring.

Implement a Criminal Background Statement on Job Descriptions

Previously incarcerated applicants with a criminal history need to know that you are open to their application.

Contact Us

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Detroit

Belle Park Plaza
847 Sumpter Rd #402
Belleville, MI 48111

careers@nextchancejobs.com

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