Students Affected by Incarceration Resources




Students Affected by Incarceration Resources and Professional Support

 

California Fair Chance Toolkit: A toolkit for job seekers with criminal records

 

Center for Employment Opportunities: Offers individuals just coming home from prison the ongoing support necessary to build career capital and financial stability.

 

Second Chance Business Coalition – Organizations with stated openness to justice-impacted applicants

 

Honest Jobs and 70 Million Jobs – Platforms that connect justice-impacted folks with jobs

 

Resume and interview resources:

Prison Fellowship Resume Guide: How to write a resume with a criminal record

Successful Release: Writing your resume with a felony conviction

CHRON Article: How to explain prison absence on a resume

Presenting your Best Self in Interviews

How to Prepare for my Employer’s Questions about my Criminal Record