i was wondering where i can find information for my boyfriend. he will be home in July and is anxious due to his criminal background. does anyone know any links to employers or personal experiences with employers that i can tell him about. he will be in the metro detroit area when he gets out. thank you PTO

Well I wish someone would post something here because I would like the same info.

My record is over 25 years old and in Michigan. I was a non-violant offender with 7-15 year sentence. Released in 1987, I have not re-entered the system since. I noticed right away that getting a meaning full job with promises of a career was next to impossible upon my release. After 911, the background checks jumped 100 fold and are here to stay.
Many States will exponge a record after a determined period of time without incident has expired.... Michigan will not exponge a record no matter how far back.
If you stay in Michigan thinge will never get better for you. My best advice is to find a simple job in another State, and start over. Your relatives and friends will simply have to understand and support your decision to move.