"When my probation ended, I thought things would get easier. They didn't. Every interview ended the same way once they saw my record. The coaches at James Nobel helped me prepare for the tough questions, build my confidence, and stop seeing myself as just an 'ex-con.' Now I run my own landscaping business with three employees—two of whom also have records. This program didn't just change my career; it changed how I see myself."

"My record was like a shadow that followed me everywhere. After my third release, I was sure I'd end up back inside—it seemed inevitable. Dr.James program was different from other 'second chance' services because they understood the mental battle, not just the practical one. They helped me address the shame first, then tackle the job search. I started in a warehouse unloading trucks on night shift—the only place that would hire me. Two years later, I'm now working as a commercial cleaner with better hours and pay. For the first time, I believe my future could be different than my past."

"When my probation ended, I thought things would get easier. They didn't. As a woman with a record, people either wouldn't hire me or only offered positions that made me uncomfortable. The coaches at James Noble helped me prepare for the tough questions and build my confidence. I started cleaning houses independently, and now I run my own small residential cleaning service with two other women who also have records. This program didn't just help me find work—it helped me become a business owner.

With three kids and a felony record, I was terrified about our future. Every application asked about my background, and the rejections were crushing. James Noble's program was different from other services because they understood both the practical challenges and the emotional toll. They helped me find a warehouse position on night shift while building my sewing skills on the side. Two years later, I now have my own alterations business working with three local dry cleaners. My kids see that a mistake doesn't have to define your whole life, and that's the most important lesson I could teach them."

"After 6 years inside, I applied to 43 jobs and got rejected by every single one. I was ready to give up when I found James Noble Services. They didn't just help with my resume—they helped me reframe my story. Three weeks after our coaching, I landed a job with a junk removal company. The owner gave me a chance when nobody else would. It's been 18 months now, and I've worked my way up to crew leader with five guys under me. This coaching didn't just find me work; it gave me back my dignity."