March 4, 2024 -
Emily O’Brien’s ComeBack Snacks employs ex-inmates, fighting job market stigma with popcorn. A tale of transformation, hope, and second chances.
TORONTO, March 2 (Reuters) – After Emily O’Brien was released from an Ontario prison in 2018, where she spent four years for a conviction related to drug trade, she decided to start a company to help people with criminal records find regular work.
The John Howard Society surveyed 400 hiring managers across the country, including almost 50 in Alberta. They found many were reluctant to hire someone who had a criminal record. We asked you if you’ve tried to get a job when with a record. Have you been able to get work?