Mock Job Fairs
The next job fairs will be held April 28, 2009 at FCI Victorville, CA; April 29, 2009 at FCI Sandstone, MN; & April 30, 2009 at USP Leavenworth, KS.
Many federal institutions participate in a program which provides
an individual meaningful experience in job interview skills and
filling out applications. Employer participation in mock job fairs
on-site at correctional facilities provides an opportunity to
smooth the transition between incarceration and life "outside."
Each job fair consists of an introduction to the facility, a structured
interview schedule, and the opportunity to critique each interview
which contributes to the job seeker's understanding of the process.
Representatives from state, federal and local agencies along with
community colleges and universities participate and provide information
about their services and job training and related education opportunities.
Workshops also may be scheduled to address small business opportunities,
how to access community services, family reintegration, and other
post release issues.
The success of "mock" job fairs has made a positive impact on
lowering the likelihood of recidivism. This translates into lower
incarceration costs and lower crime rates.
Participating in mock job fairs or hiring an ex-offender provides
a positive community service, reduces the strain on public resources,
and is a sound financial decision.
You may download a copy of our Mock Job Fair Handbook.
| JOB FAIR DATES | LOCATION | April 28, 2009 | FCI Victorville, CA | April 29, 2009 | FCI Sandstone, MN |
|---|---|
| April 30, 2009 | USP Leavenworth, KS | May 1, 2009 | FCI Danbury, CT | May 5, 2009 | FDC Philadelphia, PA | May 7, 2009 | FCI Butner, NC | May 13, 2009 | FCI Sheridan, OR | May 20, 2009 | FCI Big Spring, TX | May 21, 2009 | FPC Yankton, SC | June 5, 2009 | FMC Carswell, TX | June 10, 2009 | FCI Talladega, AL | June 17, 2009 | FCI Beaumont, TX | June 17, 2009 | USP Beaumont, TX | June 17, 2009 | FMC Rochester, MN | June 26, 2009 | USP Marion, IL | July 24, 2009 | FCI/SPC Williamsburg, SC | July 31, 2009 | FMC Carswell, TX | August 12, 2009 | FDC Houston, TX | August 19, 2009 | USP Canaan, PA | August 19, 2009 | USP Atlanta, GA | August 20, 2009 | FDC Yankton, SD | August 29, 2009 | FCI Big Spring, TX | August 30, 2009 | USP Hazelton, WV | September 16, 2009 | FCI Butner, NC | September 18, 2009 | FCI/SCP Williamsburg, SC | September 18, 2009 | FCI Safford, AZ | September 22, 2009 | USP Atwater, CA | September 24, 2009 | FCI Beaumont, TX | September 25, 2009 | FCI Danbury, CT | September 25, 2009 | USP Marion, IL | October 21, 2009 | FCI Sandstone, MN | October 30, 2009 | FMC Carswell, TX | November 4, 2009 | FCI Texarkana, TX | November 11, 2009 | FCI Talladega, AL |