XOffender Skills
Prior to incarceration,
Automotive Technology
Electrical
Heavy Equipment
Plumber
HVAC
Cement Finishing
Forklift Operator
Painter
Welder
Fabricator
Chemical Handler
Janitor
Animal Caretaker
Chemical Packager
Hospital Orderly
Shoe Repair
Warehouse Specialist
Building Maintenance
Roofer
Kitchen Worker
Grounds Maintenance
Paralegal
Clerical Assistant
Cook
Sewing
Library Clerk
Laundry
Driver
Employer Incentives
There are many incentives available to businesses that are open to hiring xoffenders, such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program. This could entitle employers to a 40% tax credit on the first $6,000 wages paid, this varies from state to state. Businesses may also qualify for an additional reimbursement of the employee’s salary by meeting Workforce Investment Act criteria as applicable to state and local requirements. Federal bonding is also available to employers.
More information can be obtained from the following sources:
UNICOR's Federal Bonding Program is available to eligible Federal ex-offenders.
For ex-offenders without UNICOR work experience, a prospective employer or employee may be eligible for the U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration's Federal Bonding Program (FBP).
Some states offer a free service that provides individual fidelity bonds to employers for job applicants with a conviction record. Check with your state's employment service.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): Gives an immediate contribution to an employer's "bottom line" by providing eligible employers with a Federal tax credit for hiring an ex-offender.
Job Training Partnership Act: Can reimburse some training wages; offers additional services that vary by state.
