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Events for Jobseekers

New Leaf Workshops offer help to job seekers who must address a criminal record as part of their job search process. To find a workshop search for the keyword New Leaf on CareerForce Events.

STEP AHEAD News Feed

Find recent news about labor market trends, public policy, programs and other topics that impact career planning and re-entry for people with a criminal conviction.

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Highlights from News Archive

Minnesota Employers' Perceptions of Hiring People with a Criminal Record
Minnesota Economic Trends (DEED)
2.2020

Formerly incarcerated people face a tough journey home
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
3.25.2019

After Prison, Finding a Job Becomes the Next Challenge
Duluth News Tribune
2.24.2019

Minnesota Prison Program Aims to Prepare Inmates for Solar Jobs
Energy News Network
12.3.2018

As Labor Pool Shrinks, Prison Time Is Less of a Hiring Hurdle
New York Times
1.13.2018

How 'Ban the Box' has affected attitudes towards employing ex-offenders in Minnesota
MinnPost
12.22.2017