Many state funded programs offer various opportunities for ex-felons, however government resources for ex-felons are not easy to acquire. Generally, the federal government will not hire anyone with a felony conviction, but state requirements are different. There are programs that vary state to state that provide services like job search and education assistance and more. The civil service
. commissions duty is to regulate the working conditions, hiring practices and overall employment standards for people. Contact the civil service commission in your state for more information regarding restrictions for gaining employment and training opportunities, when having a felony conviction on your record.