Website unlocks job opportunities for ex-offenders
Threlkeld Henderson, an ex-offender who participates in HopeWorks’ professional career development programming, signs into the Shelby County’s new jobs listing website for ex-offenders. Henderson said he is “happy, hopeful” and encouraged by Shelby County’s career opportunities for people with criminal backgrounds. (Julia Baker/The Daily Memphian)
Worktobreakthecycle.com lists employment in Shelby County government. Openings include clerical, warehousing, janitorial, air monitoring technician and dental hygienist.
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Shelby County Government Work to break the cycle recidivism HopeworksJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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