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| Job fair helps people with criminal backgrounds |
| By fox43.com - Melissa Nardo |
| Published: 05/15/2013 |
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PENNSYLVANIA - If you have a criminal record it can be hard to get a job. A criminal background wasn’t needed to attend a job fair held Tuesday at Hacc’s York Campus, but it was aimed at helping people who have one. Greg Carr talked to many employers and handed out his resume. He is a forklift operator now but he is looking for better pay. He has a felony on his record and says it can be hard at times. “They actually told me before I went in they will not accept felons. Period. Some places I kept calling and calling, they don’t actually tell you that but you kind of know that’s what it is, especially if you’re actually qualified for the job,” said Carr. “It helps to stay off the streets, you know what I mean? Stay productive. That’s my main priority right now stay productive and stay busy. As long as you stay busy, a better chance of you not getting in trouble,” said Carr. “I think this [job fair] is a lot easier because you can network better, and you know when you’re out there on your own trying to do things it’s a little difficult. That’s all this is about, having another chance to do right.” The job fair had employers, job training resources, and even seminars, ranging from child care to resume building and interviewing skills. Read More. |
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