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The U.S. unemployment rate is hovering near lows unseen since the 1960s. But more than 60 percent of those leaving prison, many of whom are Black men, are unemployed a year later, seeking work but not finding it. Now, some new programs are trying to help.

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Ex-Prisoners Face Headwinds as Job Seekers, Even as Openings Abound - The New York Times

An estimated 60 percent of those leaving prison are unemployed a year later. But after a push for “second-chance hiring,” some programs show promise.

09:02 AM - Jul 06, 2023

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