Are you looking for a job, but have a felony conviction?
If you are looking for a job, and you have a criminal record, you know that it can be challenging finding employment. You have options for employment, for getting support during the employment process, or using your lived experience to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist.
Below is a list of workplaces that will hire qualified individuals, regardless of their criminal history. Applying for a position does not automatically ensure you of getting the job, but a criminal record will not be a barrier to employment.
Check out the Chamber of Commerce Inclusive Hiring Partners page. This is a resource to close the opportunity gap for Buncombe County residents experiencing employment barriers like former incarceration, substance use disorder recovery, and more. This program works together with a network of partner organizations to lower barriers to employment by connecting job seekers with support, mentorship, and guaranteed interviews. This is cost-free for job seekers.
If you are interested in taking your lived experience and using it as a means to start your career as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, contact Sunrise’s Peer University program and learn how you can start your journey helping others overcome substance use and mental health challenges.
Recovery Friendly/Justice Involved Friendly Employers
● American Red Cross Biomedical (828) 258-3888
● Always Best Care Senior Services (828) 676-2939
● AvL Technologies (828) 250-9950
● Bolton Construction & Service (828) 253-3621
● Buncombe County Government
● Burial Brewing
● City of Asheville Government (828)251-1122
● Dave Steel Company (828) 252-2771
● Deltec Homes (828 )571-0553
● Diamond Brand Gear (828) 209-0322
● East Fork Pottery (828) 575-2150
● Eaton (828) 684-2381
● French Broad Chocolate Lounge (828) 252-4181
● Greentree Nursery and Landscaping (828) 476-6909
● Jacob Holm Industries (828) 670-0041
● Linamar (828) 348-5343
● Manna FoodBank (828) 299-3663
● Mills Manufacturing (828) 645-3061
● New Belgium Brewing (828) 333-6900
● PLI Cards (828) 210-4754
● Redefine Facility Cleaning (828) 579-2211
● Riverbend Malt House (828) 450-1081
● Sierra Nevada Brewing (828) 681-5300
● Sugar Hollow Solar (828) 776-9161
● Thermo Fisher Scientific (800) 252-7100
● T.P. Howard’s Plumbing (828) 628-1369
● Verner Center for Early Learning (828) 298-0808
● Outback Steakhouse (828) 252-4510
● Olive Garden (menu 828) 255-9887
● Ingles Grocery (828) 253-1528
● Goodwill (828) 771-2179
● Atlanta Bread (828) 274-2323
● Panera (828) 575-2341
● Tupelo Honey (828) 255-4863
● Mayfel’s (828) 252-8840
● Biscuit Head (828) 505-3449 (828) 333-5145
● Corner Kitchen (828) 274-2439
● MOD Pizza (828) 774-5406
● Zaxby’s (828) 298-1333
● Wing Stop – viberestaurants.com