The University of Akron鈥檚 is getting a $67,000 grant from the to help people with criminal records get jobs.
The clinic offers free assistance with filing the forms the state uses to establish someone鈥檚 a good employment risk in spite of their record.
The new funds will expand the clinic鈥檚 reach outside of Summit County, educate employers on the benefits and survey applicants who receive the so-called from the state about the program鈥檚 success.
Associate Professor Joann Stahl says the grant now allows the clinic to improve lives throughout the state.
鈥淵ou no longer have to live in Summit County to get help," said Stahl. "There are now other places in Northeast Ohio and in Northwest Ohio where you can get assistance with the CQE application. So it鈥檚 really expanded what I like to call the 鈥榩ath to hope鈥� for so many people who deserve a second chance.鈥�
In addition to Summit County, Northeast Ohio residents can now gain assistance in and counties.