Company Hires Former Convicts

Company Hiring

@Marcyaz (35316)

United States

October 27, 2015 3:19pm CST

An Indian company is breaking ground in Detroit, Michigan for a factory that will actively recruit former convicts for many of the 350 jobs it will create. They expect to open the 180,000 square foot, $30 million plant in March. The new plant will supply parts for GM cars. The company builds suspension and steering parts for Ford and General Motors. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said “Everything about this city’s recovery starts with job.”

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@Bluedoll (16770)

• Canada

28 Oct 15

Well historically Detroit did motorize America. I think Mike has it right. Build jobs or build more prisons, which is better?

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

I think we need more jobs for everyone.

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@Bluedoll (16770)

• Canada

28 Oct 15

@Marcyaz You neighbour thinks the same thing. It has become very much a social issue as well as an economic one. The future a environmental one?

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@poehere (15123)

• French Polynesia

28 Oct 15

What is it that they say there that people deserve a second change. They made a mistake and paid for it. Now I feel like this is an excellent change for them to prove they are reformed and have learned from their mistakes.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

let's hope this shows them a different way of life.

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@poehere (15123)

• French Polynesia

28 Oct 15

@Marcyaz Everyone makes a mistake some worse than others.I think it's important they all get a second chance to prove themselves and I think this is an excellent way of giving them this chance.

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@topffer (42155)

• France

27 Oct 15

It is good to give a job at a former convict, but I am not sure that it is good to have too many together at the same place.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

I am unsure about that also, having to many in one place.

@thesids (22180)

• Bhubaneswar, India

28 Oct 15

Exactly my thoughts

@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

27 Oct 15

That is fantastic news and being Indian as well..so great!

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

Yep they are hoping it will help to bring Detroit back to where it used to be.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

@TiarasOceanView I am sure it will as I hear a lot of companies won't hire you if you have been convicted of something.

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@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

28 Oct 15

@Marcyaz I bet it will really help.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (40020)

• Toccoa, Georgia

27 Oct 15

If the convicts are sincere in wanting to make a change for good in their lives, then that is great for them to have a job when they get out of jail.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

Yes, it is good for them to have a job.

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

27 Oct 15

this is good, some end up back doing shady things because they can't get jobs. I'd like to see more dog trainings like some do, and more chances for them to get trades training, plus good therapy and such

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

We shall have to wait and see how it ends up.

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@wiLLmaH (8801)

• Singapore, Singapore

28 Oct 15

My current company does that do. :)

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

That is good for your company to do that.

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@wiLLmaH (8801)

• Singapore, Singapore

28 Oct 15

@Marcyaz That is why the blessing to my boss is overflowing :)

@LadyDuck (502207)

• Italy

28 Oct 15

It's good to give the possibility to start a new life to those who had justice problems in the past.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

It is a good thing.

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@rakski (156260)

• Philippines

29 Oct 15

thats cool. I hope it will work out fine instead of trouble.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

29 Oct 15

I hope it works out also then mabye more will be hired.

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@sherryeb (580)

• Duncan, Arizona

29 Oct 15

America needs jobs. A lot of people who have been incarcerated, end up going right back in because they cannot compete in the job market with a record.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

29 Oct 15

My feeling is they should have thought of that before becoming a criminal. Yes we do need jobs and especially right now when so many are out of work but to be honest who would you pick someone with a record or a person with no record?

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

29 Oct 15

@sherryeb right it all depends on the crime which I believe they said it was for non violent crimes. I have seen them on the roadways picking up trash and mowing the grass.

@sherryeb (580)

• Duncan, Arizona

29 Oct 15

Depends on the crime they were incarcerated for and whether or not it would be a direct conflict with the job assignment. In our town we have prison workers that work everywhere for the county and do maintenance work at the schools.@Marcyaz

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@ria1606roy (2797)

• Kolkata, India

28 Oct 15

It will do everyone a benefit, and those convicts will get a stable job and new lifestyle. Vocational rehabilitation is one of the best there is.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

Let's hope they become productive citizens.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

@ria1606roy My fingers are crossed also.

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@ria1606roy (2797)

• Kolkata, India

28 Oct 15

@Marcyaz fingers crossed.

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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18039)

• Torrington, Connecticut

27 Oct 15

This is a good thing, besides another chance atleast they can work and make a living

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

I think a lot of it depends on what they were convicted of.

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Margaret Mwangi

@Missmwngi (12915)

• Nairobi, Kenya

27 Oct 15

Oooh i believe that is a great thing for them to do. It will help them have a new and better start in life

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

It is a good start for them now.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

@Missmwngi right, and let't hope this all works out.

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Margaret Mwangi

@Missmwngi (12915)

• Nairobi, Kenya

28 Oct 15

@Marcyaz Oooh yeah,we need more of such companies in the society that can help people get back up rather than feeling like outcasts

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@rahulvsmokiee (3110)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

27 Oct 15

You got to be kidding by saying that. can you tell me which one is it. I would love to know more about it.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

Tell you which what it is? I don't understand what you are asking.

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@rahulvsmokiee (3110)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

27 Oct 15

@Marcyaz I was wondering how a indian company is in there. I just wanted to know the name of it and thats alll my friend.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

@rahulvsmokiee Unfortunately they didn't give out the name of the Indian company, sorry I can't tell you any more than that.

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@jstory07 (148720)

• Roseburg, Oregon

27 Oct 15

That is great they deserve to have a good job to.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

They have paid for their crime so it is good to give them a job.

@Juliaacv (56208)

• Canada

27 Oct 15

I think that everyone deserves a second chance.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

they do deserve a second chance.

@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Oct 15

That is really great to hear. Everyone deserves a chance.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

very true and I hope it works out like they expect it to.

@amadeo (111937)

• United States

27 Oct 15

sounds good.They have to make a living there.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

Yep they do need to make a living.

@boiboing (13147)

• Northampton, England

27 Oct 15

We have a company in the UK that hires a lot of ex prisoners. It's a fantastic philanthropic strategy that wins them loyal staff and loyal customers and turns lives around forever. I'm a big fan.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Oct 15

I am so glad to hear that they are loyal staff and loyal customer and turns their lives around.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

28 Oct 15

It sounds like Detroit is making an effort to get back on its feet.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Oct 15

Yes and I think the Mayor is doing the right thing.

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