Best jobs for ex-offenders
By: Ron Krannich
Publisher: Impact; Gazelle [distributor]
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Manassas, Va; Lancaster
Language: eng
Number of pages: 122
ISBN-13: 9781570232848
Subjects: Ex-convicts; Employment; Occupations
Description: From the Publisher: Ex-offenders have difficulty finding stable jobs that lead to promising futures. Often young, inexperienced, unskilled, and living in a world of illusions, they lack adequate knowledge about opportunities appropriate for their red flag backgrounds. Once released into the free world, many stumble from one low-paying and insecure job to another, unable to find satisfying and rewarding work as well as keep a job for long. Frequently unemployed, angry, and failing to adequately support themselves, they soon get into trouble that leads them back into prisons and jails. Indeed, within three years, nearly 70 percent of ex-offenders become repeat offenders. Not surprisingly, much of today's high recidivism rate directly relates to the issue of ex-offender employability.
Notes: Includes web references.
Table of contents: title: 1: What Are The Best Jobs For You?; title: Bankrupt but hopeful system; title: Jobs and re-offending; title: On your own on the outside; title: Consider new options; title: Identify the "best" jobs for you; title: Look for exciting new occupations; title: Implications of future trends for you; title: Ex-offender's hopeful job journey; title: 2: Transitional Employment Experiences; title: Taking initiative, encountering reality; title: What employers really want-proof of performance; title: Importance of transitional work experiences; title: Creating your new record; title: Best approaches for ex-offenders; title: 3: Job Restrictions Affecting Ex-Offenders; title: I've fallen down and; title: Barriers to employment from within yourself; title: External barriers to employment; title: What you need to do; title: What employers know about your record; title: 4: Construction Trades And Related Jobs; title: Promising opportunities, unstable future; title: Turnover occupations; title: Recession-proof trades; title: Useful online resources; title: Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons; title: Carpenters; title: Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers; title: Construction and building inspectors; title: Construction equipment operators; title: Construction laborers; title: Drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers; title: Electricians; title: Elevator installers and repairers; title: Glaziers; title: Hazardous materials removal workers; title: Insulation workers; title: Painters and paperhangers; title: Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters; title: Plasterers and stucco masons; title: Roofers; title: Sheet metal workers; title: Structural and reinforcing iron and metal workers; title: Ask yourself; title: 5: Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Occupations; title: Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians; title: Automotive body and repairers; title: Automotive service technicians and mechanics; title: Coin, vending, and amusement machines services and repairers; title: Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers; title: Home appliance repairers; title: Line installers and repairers; title: Maintenance and repair workers; title: Small engine mechanics; title: 6: Science, Math, Engineering, And Technology Jobs; title: Drafters; title: Engineering technicians; title: Electrical and electronics installers and repairers; title: Laser technicians; title: Marine service technicians; title: Science technicians; title: 7: Production Occupations; title: Computer-control programmers and operators; title: Food-processing occupations; title: Machinists; title: Painting and coating workers, except construction and maintenance; title: Tool and die makers; title: Welding, soldering, and brazing workers; title: Production occupations in decline; title: 8: Transportation And Material Moving Occupations; title: Bus drivers; title: Cargo and freight agents; title: Material moving occupations; title: Taxi drivers and chauffeurs; title: Truck drivers; title: 9: Travel And Hospitality Jobs; title: Industry and its many players; title: Air traffic controllers; title: Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians; title: Chefs, cooks and food preparation workers; title: Cruise line jobs; title: Flight attendants; title: Food and beverage service workers; title: Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks; title: Restaurant and food service workers; title: 10: 49 More Jobs For Ex-Offenders; title: Computer and internet jobs; title: Health and medical care jobs; title: Sales and related jobs; title: Sports, entertainment, and media jobs; title: Office and administrative support jobs; title: Military, government, and nonprofit jobs; title: Start your own business; title: Career Resources.