Learn to process Certifications for Qualification of Employment

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

A training session for people interested in learning how to process Certifications for Qualification of Employment is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Saturday at Grace Evangelistic Temple Church, 2214 Mahoning Ave.

Those trained will be able to process individuals on the same day.

Law students representing the University of Akron School of Law and trained volunteers will be available on the day of the clinic to answer questions

This CQE certificate has the ability to remove some of the barriers to employment that many may have faced as a result of negative decision-making.

If you have a misdemeanor record, you can apply for a CQE six months after your sentence (including supervision) is completed.

If you have a felony record, you can apply for a CQE one year after your sentence (including supervision) is completed. All convictions must have been in Ohio only; no case may be pending.

No appointment is necessary to attend the clinic, and there is no cost at the time of applying for the petition.

To expedite the process, those attending must bring this information: a copy of your employment history (including addresses and phone numbers), three references from family members (including addresses and phone numbers), and three references from nonfamily members (including addresses and phone numbers).

Registration is requested but not required.

For information, call Home for Good Re-Entry Resource Referral Center at 330-506-7601 or send email to Homeforgood20@gmail.com or Community Initiative to Reduce Violence at 330-742-8779.