Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation has a "Ready to Work" program designed to help those with criminal records get back into the workforce.
According to Susan Zielke, managing attorney at LoLLAF, the "Ready to Work" program is there to help seal previous criminal records that would hinder a person from getting a job or finding housing.
The crimes would need to be misdemeanors and non-violent crimes to qualify for sealing. Once the record has been sealed, it will no longer be publicly accessible without a court order.
For more information, call the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Hotline at 877-342-7891.