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
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
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
40 Job Openings. 1 Week. Can We Fill Them All?
We are aiming to fill 40 job openings this week! Because of inclement weather, we are doing virtual interviews for background-friendly jobs. We are eager to meet anyone who is in need of a change, … Read More
Cornbread Hustle Named Top 5 Finalist in United Way Social Innovation Competition
We are pleased to announce that Cornbread Hustle is a finalist in the 2021 United Way of Dallas: The Pitch – Social Innovation award competition! Cornbread Hustle will join four other amazing community organizations for … Read More
As Seen on TV
Cornbread Hustle was featured in a report by Spectrum News 1, which covered our dedication to helping people in recovery and with criminal records find jobs. The report aired on Spectrum News 1 in Dallas / … Read More