The results of this study may have an impact on correctional education in terms of modifying the program offerings to prepare incarcerated individuals for employment success during an era of high unemployment and fierce competition for available work. Researchers have rarely examined postrelease employment among offenders during a period of economic recession. However, studies on employment issues among post-release offenders have showed that released offenders would likely have a higher unemployment rate due to their inadequate education and job skills (Batiuk, 1997; Harlow, 2003; Vacca, 2004). Researchers (Visher et al., 2006) indicate that most released offenders are fully aware of the importance of finding a job in an effort to avoid illegal activities and a subsequent return to incarceration. Realistically, released offenders face incremental barriers to employment due to a criminal history, lack of formal education, job skills, and interpersonal skills (Rossman and Roman, 2003). (Published Abstract)