Our Story

GOT JOBS AMERICA was founded by Ricky Hamilton and
Michael Cannon, who had a vision while incarcerated. As President
and Vice President of Two Roads, the first of its kind Restorative
Justice program in the Illinois Department of Corrections, we
created the GOT JOBS AMERICA Initiative.

Our Goals Are To:

1

Help transform public perception of rehabilitated ex-felons

2

Encourage businesses to hire and invest in justice-involved citizens

3

Help restore individuals to their families, communities and the workforce

As reentry experts, we believe helping individuals secure employment or job interviews before their release, is a revolutionary reentry solution that will change lives for generations to come. Our passion for restoring individuals to the workforce and communities led us to create
GOT JOBS AMERICA
.

Our Vision
Our paramount goal at GOT JOBS AMERICA is to firmly establish our agency as the premier go-to destination for employer and employee retention training, consultation, recruiting and direct referral job placements for both employers and job seekers, distinguished not only for our innovative and seamless workforce development solutions, but also for our unwavering dedication to facilitating employment opportunities and advancement for justice-impacted citizens and other targeted populations. Fighting economic violence is our foremost goal and employment is our greatest solution.

Our Mission

Our mission is to marry businesses, justice system-impacted individuals, community residents, community-based organizations, and local government, together into a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship to effectively address the socio-economic needs prevalent in underserved communities. Through workforce development solutions and other supportive services, we provide viable solutions to improve the quality of life for all stakeholders.
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Get to Know Our Founders

Founder

Ricky Hamilton

While incarcerated, Ricky used his time and energy to make a better way not only for himself but those around him as well. Having co-founded the Illinois Department of Corrections’ very first Restorative Justice Program, Two Roads, Ricky was Editor-In- Chief of an electronic magazine based around stories and service which reached over 43,000 incarcerated individuals and correctional staff throughout Illinois as well the public.While inside, Ricky co-hosted a podcast along with Psychologist Jim Estes entitled Inside Outside. This podcast explored and captured the stories of resilience of individuals overcoming overwhelming obstacles that were discovered through their incarceration.
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Founder

Michael V. Cannon

As a justice involved individual with 29 years of lived experience in the Illinois Department of Corrections, Michael Cannon spent many years striving to transform his life into becoming the best version of himself. Contemplating solutions on how to cure the ills of society and improve the quality of life for men, women, and youth in disenfranchised communities, Michael utilized his directly impacted experiences to develop restorative programs to holistically address the societal problems and needs of the underserved. Undergoing his restorative transformation, Michael found his purpose and calling in life…uplifting fallen humanity.
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