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The Worcester County Sheriff's Office and the nonprofit Fresh Start, among others, are working on programming to help former prison inmates get workforce training and jobs, both to reduce recidivism and help the labor shortage in the Central Massachusetts economy.

Would you consider hiring a former convict to work at your company?
Yes (78%, 104 VOTES)
No (22%, 30 VOTES)
Poll Description

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office and the nonprofit Fresh Start, among others, are working on programming to help former prison inmates get workforce training and jobs, both to reduce recidivism and help the labor shortage in the Central Massachusetts economy.

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2 Comments

  • D B
    April 4, 2022

    In the '70s, I exited after taking the Honeywell Dat Program in the big house. Was by a computer company. Over my career, I rose to a senior director with a large staff. Buried my stay in the big house over time, as it served no purpose. Ex-cons can be a viable source of labor, including the ones I would take a risk on & appreciate the opportunity to change the path they were on.

  • Mike Emberley
    April 4, 2022

    Former convicts are worth the chance you take on hiring them. If they work out they will be a LOYAL employee, and most of them do not want to go back to their former ways and would appreciate the opportunity you can provide to them.