Objective: to provide comprehensive training, which will prepare ex-offenders to obtain meaningful employment  

- This training is designed for any individual who 
   has an adult criminal record or a juvenile
   record, which can be released 

- Some topics include:   
   -- Criminal History Background Checks   
   -- Realistic Job Opportunities   
   -- Discussing Conviction Record

- Presentations are customized based on agency 
   need 

- Training can be delivered at your location

- Training can be provided on a recurring basis

CLIENTS TRAINED

- Bishopville Detention Center, SC

- Fairfield County Substance Abuse Program for 
   High Risk Youth, SC

- Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility, MN

- Hennepin County Home School, MN
 
- Scott, Carver, Hennepin, Dakota and Ramsey
   County Probation, MN

- State Vocational Rehabilitation MN

- Lutheran Social Services, MN

- Center for Employment and Training, MN

- Scott County Workforce Services, MN

- Minneapolis Fathers Project, MN

- Perspectives Supportive Housing, MN 

- American Indian Opportunities
   Industrialization Center, MN

- Minneapolis Public Schools, MN

- St. Paul Urban League, MN

- Minnesota Welfare to Work, Family Investment
   Program

- Minnesota Workforce Center Clients

CLIENT TESIMONIALS

- "I've taken a lot of classes and this class is the best I've ever taken. I feel confident that I can find and keep a job. Even the obstacle of being a convicted felon I know how to deal with. This course is a must for everyone." Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Men's Section
 
- "The workshop was much better than the training I received before my release (100 times). The information and the instructor was outstanding." Scott County Probation

- "My own background includes five years of human resources. I had no idea I would learn as much as I did. I walked away with the needed tools to find a challenging position, in spite of my criminal history." Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Women's Section

- "The best thing about this training was Maria's directness - fresh approach.  She was in a "word" Awesome!!! Maria is someone I'd like to have in my life as a mentor / friend - she's motivated and positive." State of Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation

- "The information was outstanding. I would definitely recommend this training to others." Scott County Probation & Workforce Services

- "It was very informative. Maria covered a lot of things that I would have never known. She did it very professionally. I was very impressed. I've got a great outlook for looking for a job now." Perspectives Supportive Housing

- "The information was presented in a way that kept me interested. The information was valuable - a very good experience." Hennepin County Home School

- "The information and the instructor were excellent. Now I know how to handle a job interview. I think she's great." State of Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation

- "A lot of excellent info on past criminal record and how to approach employers." Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Men's Section

*Contact us for the full training content and objectives