There are many changes in the outlook for felons who are looking for jobs and educational opportunities. Many companies and employers are willing to overlook some criminal convictions to find qualified applicants. No longer are ex-offenders and felons immediately disqualified from consideration for jobs.

Very few businesses can run effectively without good employees. One of the best untapped sources for qualified job applicants are those with criminal records. Not only can employers find good employees, there are tax incentives offered my the government for hiring ex-offenders and felons.