FAMILIES OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS, Inc.

www.familiesofincarcerated.org258 N. Merton, Suite 200

Memphis, TN 38112901-726-6191

Barriers to Employment Success

Facilitated By:Rebecca Mann, M.Ed., M.P.A.

You Got a Background…….And????????

What have done since then?School, work odd jobs

What do you want to do with your life?

Business Owner, Lawyer, Truck Driver Is there anyone depending on your

success? You, kids, other family

Barriers to Employment

Lack of education needed

Lack of skill set needed

Disability (physical or mental)

Criminal Background

Educate Yourself

Decide your field of interest: Business, Education, Carpentry, Electrical, etc. Explore different schools: Technical,

Vocational, Training, Apprenticeships, 2 or 4 year schools or universities

Research funding options: grants, student loans, scholarships, etc.

Visit schools, ask questions……

I Need a Job So Bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check out Employment Boards/Postings

Visit organizations that help with Job Readiness/Training.

Network with friends/family members that currently work.

Tips for Landing a Job

Be yourself/Sell yourself

Know your value: what can you do……

Start a Business

Decide what you want to do.Use free resources for Business

Startups: Black Business Association,SCORE Memphis, Accion Delta,BHL Business Resources Dept.

Try This Too……..

Volunteer: Child’s School, Community Center, Places of Interest

Become a Mentor for a Child

Don’t Forget to…..

Restore or Register to Vote Check Selective Service Status (men) Check on eligibility for government

benefits during job search or school enrollment

Driver’s License Status

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

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Thanks for your time!