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Prison life doesn’t always mean sitting in a cell all day. For many aspiring individuals, there are education opportunities and even many in-prison jobs. This means that when a person is released on parole, they have had the opportunity to spend months or years learning about a field of work. For a potential employer, this […] The post From Bars to Business: Pathway to Transformation appeared first on Covation Center.

The path to redemption can be taken by anyone. And for many, it can be instrumental in their successful reentry into the community. For Abdul-Malik Walker the 10 years he spent in prison were not wasted. He used the time to study and get certified with a number of HVAC licenses and other certificates. After […] The post From Bars to Business: Path to Redemption appeared first on Covation Center.

There aren’t many things in this life that we can do on our own. Often, we are only as good as the support systems with which we surround ourselves. A stable job (with coworkers, responsibilities, and a paycheck) is one of those support systems. But getting, and keeping, a job is difficult, especially if you […] The post From Bars to Business: It’s Not Charity appeared first on Covation Center.

Have you ever struggled to get a job? Constantly checked your email for a response to your application? Felt that nervous anticipation before walking in the door to your first interview? We’ve all been there. But what if you had something else looming over you that would make it even more difficult to get through […] The post From Bars to Business: There, but for the grace of God, go I appeared first on Covation Center.