Goodwill Partners with Legal Aid Society for Free Webinar on Expungement

On Wed., Jan. 19, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual job connection team will partner with Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society, Inc. to host a free webinar on sealing and expungement. This virtual session will walk participants through the process of sealing or expunging a criminal record on their own, including eligibility requirements. Research has shown that relief from the stigma associated with a criminal record leads to improved outcomes when seeking employment.

Interested participants must register in advance by visiting https://bit.ly/3FTeydm.      

While the unemployment rate in Central Florida remains below 5%, there are still many people searching for their next career opportunity, making Goodwill’s job connection services more important than ever to the community. Employment specialists have been working virtually with job seekers to update résumés, practice interviewing and apply for openings online. Upcoming free webinars can be found on Goodwill’s website.

Anyone in need of assistance can email JobConnection@GoodwillCFL.org or call (407) 235-1541.