If his offense was because of drugs/alcohol abuse (which is likely as something like 80% of crimes are), he should seek out Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous. His incarceration experience there would be commonplace.
Many people in those groups have "run-ins" with law enforcement and a large percentage are themselves felons (DUI/Drug possession) and are on probation.
I would also recommend he focus his energy (initially) on trades which have a rougher edge, like construction & oil services, metalworking, etc...They are tough jobs, no doubt.
However, these fields have plenty of opportunity, a chance to make a decent living, get paid weekly (sometimes in cash), and the people are less subjected to background checks.
Once he is off probation and can explain his "gap" with real work history, he will be more likely to be accepted in society. He can then focus on education and re-training.
Many people in those groups have "run-ins" with law enforcement and a large percentage are themselves felons (DUI/Drug possession) and are on probation.
I would also recommend he focus his energy (initially) on trades which have a rougher edge, like construction & oil services, metalworking, etc...They are tough jobs, no doubt.
However, these fields have plenty of opportunity, a chance to make a decent living, get paid weekly (sometimes in cash), and the people are less subjected to background checks.
Once he is off probation and can explain his "gap" with real work history, he will be more likely to be accepted in society. He can then focus on education and re-training.