Jobs for Convicted Ex Felons (Atlanta, Peachtree City: felony, unemployment, landscaping)

[movingtoduluth]

Can anyone guide me in the right direction please, I have my 21 yr old Godson that plans on moving in with me the end of the month, and he needs a new & fresh start, he does not have a violent felony on his record he has made some bad decisions which caused him to get in trouble and I am just trying to reach out to see if there are any programs here in Georgia that may help him, he is very motivated and determined that he will make it and I believe in him, does anybody know of any companies that are here in the Georgia area that would hire a convicted ex-felon, please I did not post this thread to get bashed I need positive feedback please. Thank you very much All positive comments are welcomed

[DeaconJ]

He's very lucky to have someone like you. I don't know of specific companies that hire felons, but I know it's normally pretty easy to get job in landscaping or construction - though the economy has affected both of those industries negatively.

Does he have any special skills of any kind? Have you (or has he) thought about college or tecnical school? I wish I knew more...I think it's very touching that you are giving him your support. Hang in there.

[ck26]

Check with the unemployment office in your area. They will be able to answer your questions better. Good luck!

[UnincorporatedResident]

Vocational Rehabilitation might help.
Kroger
Publix
Goodwill

[RoslynHolcomb]

Have you considered Job Corps? Depending on the felony he might be able to enroll in that program. The center here in Atlanta is all female, but there is at least one more in the state and a couple more in Alabama. Actually there are more than a hundred centers all over the country. The training is free, and they receive a stipend and job placement assistance. I know some kids who took the electrical program there and they are now journeymen electricians making very good money.

[movingtoduluth]

I would like to thank everyone for there continuous support and responses, please definitely keep them coming I could use all the help that I can get

[go falcons]

I know this place is going to be one heck of drive from where you are in Duluth but " A Better Way Ministries " in Peachtree City is an organization that is helping to train people with careers who are trying to make a fresh start. They have thier own moving company and other programs that they offer . I know they deal with addicts ,but I 'm not sure about ex-cons.It might be worth a call to find out what they have to offer .

[movingtoduluth]

Thank you very much Go falcons, I will definitely check them out