THE HUSTLER FILES

ON THE JOB TRAINING IN THE MOST UNLIKELY OF PLACES


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It may not be commonplace to find vocational training behind the wall, but more and more jails and prisons are bringing a variety of industries, inside, not only to generate revenue, but also to offer training to those who are incarcerated, so they have better opportunities for jobs upon returning to the community.  From culinary to welding, and building trades to sewing, local jails, like the Hampden County jail, created York Street Industries to not only train the revolving, selected few who want to make the best of their time behind the wall, but also create items that are used within the jail or commissioned from local companies within the community. 

 

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THE HUSTLER FILESBy Lisa Reilly

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