Because each applicant has a unique background and circumstance, we recommend you speak with a local Tennessee American Job Center Specialist to assist you in making the connection with the right employer. You can learn more about incentives available to employers to promote the hiring of high risk applicants such as federal bonding and Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC).
Information on Federal Bonding
https://www.tn.gov/workforce/employers/staffing-redirect/search-for-employees/federal-bonding-program.html
Work Opportunity Tax Credits
http://www.tn.gov/workforce/article/work-opportunity-tax-credit
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Office of Reentry (TOOR) is a statewide comprehensive source for reentry information, direction, and planning. TOOR was created to provide comprehensive workforce services to support Justice Involved Individuals (JIIs) who are reentering society, via the Department’s statewide network of American Job Centers (AJCs).
Link to website to request assistance
Tennessee Office of Reentry (TOOR) (tn.gov)
Tennessee Department of Labor/Workforce Services/Office of Reentry