C E N T R A L L I B R A R Y, M I N N E A P O L I S

EMPLOYMENT
resources for reentry women
Updated: November 2011

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This pathnder is to help female ex-oenders locate information about nding and applying for employment.

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Search Terms
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job

employment reentry / re-entry (list specic skills or position)

Additional resources supplied: information on obtaining copies of personal documents required for most jobs childcare assistance programs

Subject Headings
Use in Library Catalog (www.hclib.org/catalog/)

Cover Letters

Resources
At a Gla n c e :
The Ex-Inmate's Complete Guide to Successful Employment by Errol Craig Sull (1998) -- Author is an ex-oender.Plan your job search, prior and post-release. Commonly asked interview questions are paired with detailed sample responses. -- HV9288 .S85 1998 (2nd Floor) JobNow Database-- Live resume and interview coaching. Resumes can also be submitted for later feedback. Resume and cover letter templates and other employment resources also included. LearningExpressLibrary Database -- GED test prep, software tutorials, basic adult education skill building. Workplace skills improvement tutorials include business writing, job search, resumes, and interviewing skills. HIRED -- This organization was originally founded to assist ex-oenders with employment. www.HIRED.org/ information@HIRED.org see Community Organizations resources for more contact information. Emilie Hanson / Reference LIS 7040 / Prof. Susan Shoemaker

Employment interviewing. Ex-convicts -- Employment Ex-convicts -- Vocational guidance Job hunting Resumes (Employment) Vocational guidance

Call Number
For nding materials in the library

HV9288 HF5549

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Re f e r e n c e B ook s
Opportunities for Newly Released Offenders by Josh Hoekstra (1996) HV9288.H64 1996 (4th Floor Reference) Lists resources for nding job placement as well as free and low-cost vocational training.

Bo oks to Check Out

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Best Resumes & Letters for Ex-Offendersby Wendy S. Enelow and Ronald L. Krannich (2006) HV9288 .E54 2006 (2nd Floor) Features over 100 sample resumes and cover letters for a wide variety of specic skill sets and job openings. Useful for re-marketing skills learned in corrections. Man, I Need a Job!: Finding Employment with a Criminal History, 3rd Edition by Ned Rollo (2004) HV9288 .R65 2004 (4th Floor) Author previously incarcerated. Good motivational text, explaining why seeking work is important, as well asadvice by ex-offenders seeking work, such as when and how to disclose criminal history to a potential employer. The Ex-Offender's Job Search Companion: Getting a Good Job Despite Your Record by Kathleen Lordan (2005) HV9288 .L67 2005 (4th Floor) A thin book with focus on job searching tools and techniques with supplemental information on resumes, cover letters, and interviews.

The Ex-Offender's Quick Job Hunting Guide by Ron Krannich (2009) HV9288 .K733 2009 (2nd Floor Reference; also available for checkout 4th Floor) A thin workbook containing exercises to prepare for job application and interviews. Companion toThe Ex-Offender's Job Hunting Guide: 10 Steps to a New Life in the Work World by Ron and Caryl Krannich (2005).HV9288 .K73 2005 (4th Floor).

DV Ds ( 1 s t f l oor )
Finding Employment: the First Step for the Ex-Offender to Making it on the Outside by Linx Educational presents (2004) -- Job search, interview, and networking tips. 10 Things Not to do in an Interview by Video Education Australasia (2006) -- Illustrates common interview mistakes and how to avoid them. The Virtual Job Interview by Virtual Job Interview (2005) -Simulated video interview and interview tips.

The Ex-Inmate's Complete Guide to Successful Employment by Errol Craig Sull (1998) HV9288 .E54 2006 (2nd Floor) Author is an ex-offender.Plan your job search, prior and post-release. Commonly asked interview questions are paired with detailed sample responses. -- HV9288 .S85 1998 (2nd Floor)

The Zen of Resume Writing for Formerly Incarcerated Persons by Simone R. Richardson (2007) HV9288 .R533 2007 (4th Floor, Book) Author is a female librarian who researches and develops resources for former offenders. This text incorporates meditation techniques to reduce stress related to both resume writing and everyday life.

Emilie Hanson / Reference LIS 7040 / Prof. Susan Shoemaker

Res o u r ce s : O n t he We b
J o b s ea rc h
Local Job Search www.jobsinminneapolis.com/ jobs.asp www.minnesotajobs.com/ www.jobs.startribune.com/ National Sites, can be searched by local area www.careerbuilder.com/ www.jobdig.com/ Job Fair Listings in Minnesota www.positivelyminnesota.com/ JobSeekers/WorkForce_Centers/ Help_for_Jobseekers/ Attend_a_Job_or_Career_Fair.aspx MN Council of Nonprots -- Nonprot organizations only; also lists Internships and unpaid positions. www.minnesotanonprots.org/jobs HandsOn Twin Cities -- Volunteer Opportunities www.handsontwincities.org/

G ove rnm ent Lin ks

MN Driver and Vehicle Services -information to get or renew drivers license or state ID www.dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/ U.S. Social Security Administration -get Social Security Card www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- Where to write for Birth Certicate by State www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm E m p l o y m e n t a n d Tr a i n i n g Administration -- Job nding resources www.doleta.gov/ Ofce of Child Support Enforcement (CSE) www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission www.eeoc.gov/ Department of Human Services: Child Care Assistance Program -- Child care funding for eligible families. www.dhs.state.mn.us/

da tabases
To access databases outside the library, a library card is required. For information on getting one, click here.
JobNow -- Live resume and interview coaching. Resumes can also be submitted for later feedback. Resume and cover letter templates and other employment resources also included. Job and Career Accelerator -- Job prep tools, including job search matched to your Prole and computer program courses. Explore information on different occupations. Email required to create account. LearningExpressLibrary -- GED test prep, software tutorials, basic adult education skill building. Workplace skills improvement tutorials include business writing, job search, resumes, and interviewing skills. Optimal Rsum -- Create resumes (traditional as well as video), cover letters, portfolios and websites. Interview prep and skills assessment tools. Reference USA -- Business directory can be searched by company name, industry, location and size.

Rsum
Resume Generator -- Create your resume online by ling in form data. Resume can be saved as a le or sent via e-mail. www.readwritethink.org/les/ resources/interactives/ resume_generator/ Resume Builder -- Create resumes online. Resumes can be downloaded or accessed through website. Must create user login - e-mail address required. www.gotresumebuilder.com/ LinkedIn -- Social networking site for online resume and networking www.linkedin.com/ eFolio Minnesota -- Build an online web portfolio www.efoliomn.com/

The text above links directly to the Child Care Assistance Program. If you have typed or pasted in the web address as written, follow the steps below to reach the appropriate page. click on Children in main menu click Child Care at left click Child Care Assistance

O th er
Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network -- Child care provider search by county. www.mnchildcare.org/ imm_map.php Metro Transit --Twin Cities metropolitan area bus schedules and trip planner. www.metrotransit.org Hennepin County Library -- Search for Library Classes. Event types: Business & Careers, Computer Classes www.hclib.org/pub/events/

Employment Information Handbook for Ex-Offenders -- Information about government sponsored programs http://www.doc.state.nc.us/ publications/ DOL.Exoffender.Handbook.pdf

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Emilie Hanson / Reference LIS 7040 / Prof. Susan Shoemaker

Resources: Community Organizations and Projects

Amicus, Inc. -- Reconnect Program links ex-offenders to resources for housing, employment, family services, and more. www.amicususa.org/ staff@amicususa.org 15 S 5th St Ste 1100 Minneapolis, MN 55402-1062 612-348-8570 The Community Justice Project-- Adult mentors support employment, housing, and general re-entry efforts. www.communityjusticeproject.gmcc.org/ rcampbell@gmcc.org 1001 E Lake St P.O. Box 7509 Minneapolis, MN 55407-0509 612-721-8687 ext 332 East Side Neighborhood Services-Help with identifying employment goals, search strategy, and resume development. Job Resource Lab has limited resume supplies (paper, etc), voicemail and telephone access, clothing referrals )for interviews), photocopying, and fax machine use. www.esns.org/ info@esns.org 612-787-4000 1700 2nd St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 EMERGE Reentry Hub -- Reentry services (housing) and transitional employment training and placement. www.emerge-mn.org/ 125 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 612-787-3775 HIRED-- Drop in and one-on-one job assistance. Job search workshops in small groups. This organization was originally founded to assist ex-offenders with employment. www.HIRED.org/ information@HIRED.org 1200 Plymouth Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 612-529-3342

Minneapolis Urban League -Programming for African-Americans and Africans: career resource center for job training, one-on-one counseling and interview coaching to support job placement. Training and apprenticeships may be available. www.mul.org/ Glover Sudduth Center for Economic Development & Urban Affairs 2100 Plymouth Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 612-302-3100 MN Literacy Council-- Reading and math classes, GED prep. www.themlc.org/ 700 Raymond Ave Ste 180 St. Paul, MN 55114 651-645-2277 800-225-READ (7323) Open Access Connections -- free temporary voice mail phone numbers for people without phones seeking jobs and other community assistance. www.openaccessconnections.org/ openaccess@openaccessconnections. org 1821 University Ave Ste N-184 St. Paul, MN 55104 651-643-0883

Project for Pride in Living-- Housing for low income families, Family Support Programs, and Employment Training. www.ppl-inc.org/ ppl@ppl-inc.org 612-455-5100 Perspectives-- Parenting skills resources and coaching, relationship building activities. www.perspectives-family.org/ info@perspectives-family.org 3381 Gorham Ave Minneapolis, MN, 55426 952-926-2600 RESOURCEEmployment Action Center (EAC) -- Programs for women, youth and young parents, welfare-towork, adult programming including job help. www.resource-mn.org/ eac@resource-mn.org 900 20th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-752-8800 Twin Cities Rise!-- Work and personal empowerment skills for people in poverty. www.twincitiesrise.org/ info@twincitiesrise.org 800 Washington Ave N Ste 203 Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-338-0295

Emilie Hanson / Reference LIS 7040 / Prof. Susan Shoemaker

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