How do you come up with job references if you have a criminal record? If you’re looking for a job and you have a criminal background, you have a big task ahead of you: convincing … Read More
Meet Our Recruiters: Jodi
Cornbread Hustle takes a lot of pride in our efforts to place deserving people with second-chance employment. It’s hard work on our part, and it wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of some amazing people … Read More
How to Get a Job Right Out of Prison
Getting hired is a lot of work, even in a strong economy. It can be far more challenging if you have a criminal record. But what if you’ve only just been released from jail or … Read More
White House Announces $60 Million for Returning Citizen Job Training. We Can Do Better!
This week, the White House announced a broad strategy aimed at curbing crime and gun violence. Among its goals is to reduce recidivism by helping formerly-incarcerated people finds jobs. According to the White House, the … Read More
The Mona Lisa of Your Career: How to Write a Resume for Second-Chance Hiring
Do you need to write a resume, but you have a criminal background? You may have heard of the famous Italian Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. Considered one of the most brilliant … Read More
Tattoo Taboo: Removing Prison and Gang Tats (For Free!)
Recently, one of our Hustlers was featured in a news story about tattoo removal in Dallas. We are excited to share this great reporting from Spectrum News 1, and we’re very grateful to Astanza Laser for its efforts … Read More
Texas to Cut Pandemic Unemployment Pay; Here’s How You Can Keep Up
Texas is joining the growing list of states that are cutting off the $300 federal weekly unemployment benefit supplement. On May 17, Gov. Greg Abbott said the extra $300 per week payments would end on … Read More
Time is Running Out on Unemployment Benefits. Are You Ready?
The extra $300 per month unemployment payment to Arkansas residents is going away. In May, Gov. Asa Hutchison said Arkansas is opting out of the $300-per-month federal unemployment supplement. Arkansas pandemic unemployment payments with the … Read More
Don’t Let a Criminal Background Lock Down Your Job Search
A criminal record doesn’t have to slow down your job search. If you’ve ever been arrested, or lost a previous job because of substance use, you might be worried about finding work now that you’re … Read More
We Joined a Vaccine Support Team
Today, Cornbread Hustle proudly placed a dozen second-chance hires with LAZ Parking, to help direct traffic at a mass vaccination site in Dallas. It takes a lot of work to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to keep … Read More