Nancy Shepherdson Nobody enters Stateville Correctional Center thinking they will be out soon. Almost every man at the prison, which is located about 40 miles southwest of Chicago, has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years; some have been sentenced to life without parole. And because of Illinois truth-in-sentencing laws, many of those serving […]
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From near death, dealing drugs and prison to pushing positive
By: Walt Buteau PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Brushes with death, years in jail, and a pair of heart operations, but Benny Cardoza is alive to talk about it – and hoping to help others avoid the trouble he didn’t. Starting as a teenager, he took all the right steps toward becoming a statistic. “A lot,” Cardoza said when asked how many […]
From infants to inmates: why I switched from nanny to prison officer
People are surprised when I tell them I’m a prison officer. They read about the crisis in prisons and don’t think a young woman will be safe, but I love my job. I’ve been an officer for more than two years; before that, I was a nanny. I joined the prison service because I read about the […]
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Cart Solutions (Overnight Merchandiser) Pineville, LA
Minimum of 1-year retail or merchandising experience that includes resets In order to complete this work, you MUST be comfortable with POG’s and be able to read, and implement a plan-o-gram Must have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone with daily internet access. CART Project Managers communicate daily via phone, email and/or text. Have a working knowledge […]
Kauffman Engineering, Inc (Second Chance Employer, Start ASAP!) Lebanon, IN
Kauffman Engineering, Inc. on the northwest side of Indy is hiring for immediate, full-time 1st shift light assembly positions! If you: Take pride in your job Desire to work in a heated, light industrial setting Have a positive attitude Are looking for on-the-job training and advancement opportunities Then we’ve got the job for YOU! Don’t hesitate, […]
Apex Energy Service LLC Genera(l Laborer/ Industrial Power Washer) Ohio County, WV $14 – $15 an hour
Job Summary Apex Energy Service located in Wheeling Wv, is looking for general laborers/ industrial power washers to clean natural gas rigs in the Tri-State area. Responsibilities and Duties As a general laborer your duties would include but not limited to the following: Cleaning the rigs with high powered pressure washers Getting into Confined Spaces […]
The Job Shop (Production Worker) – Williamsburg, KY
Job Summary Open LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Positions for PRODUCTION WORKERS in WILLIAMSBURG, KY. OT is available. REHIRES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! No Work History, NO PROBLEM! No prior factory experience NO PROBLEM! No Diploma or GED, NO PROBLEM! Are you looking for a second chance opportunity and everyone is telling you no, this is the position for […]