“It’s a nice feeling to be able to #giveback, especially in this time of need” – Roger Hewitt
The @WACorrections Coyote Ridge textiles factory is now producing over 500 protective #PPE gowns a day & have the hope of making 2,100 gowns a day. #COVID19#HelpingOthers@waEMD
@WACorrections announced that inmates in its @WashingtonCI program at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center will begin making protective gowns in response to a shortage.
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“How truly blessed I am to have had the chance to learn so incredibly much--not only about the construction trades—but also the amazing opportunities there are for women in them now.” - Heather #education#apprenticeship#reentry#prisonreform
I was inspired by ten impressive women today. Recidivism rates reduced. Taxpayer savings. Public safety benefits. When 95% of incarcerated individuals are released, education programs and skill building matters. From prison to pathway programs are essential. #waleg@WACorrections
#Shoutout to the @nwcarpenters and NW Carpenters Institute for providing OSHA 10 training to our WCCW TRAC Class 52! Chris provided 10 hrs of safety training and all students will receive OSHA 10 certs! #Reentry#SafetyFirst#TradesWomen#WomenInTrades
Today, the NCIA Board of Directors, including @WACorrections Asst. Sec. & NCIA President Elect Danielle Armbruster, met with 8 Dignitaries of the Saudi Arabian Government.
They are attending the conference to learn the benefits of prison industry programs & impacts on #reentry.
Presenting at the NCIA National Conference on the importance of research of CI programs. The 2015 WSU evaluation of WA CI shows that “CI significantly reduces recidivism, improves institutional behavior, and increases employment after release.”
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#Reentry
Shirts and ties have been selected, and guest interview panelists are confirmed. Preparations for tomorrow’s mock interviews are well underway. Wish our participants luck! #WorkforceDevelopment#Reentry#workreadiness
Shout out to Marilyn & Rosie from Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 528, for spending the day w/our TRAC students @ WCCW. Our program & students are grateful for the support of our local union partners.
#WomenInTrades#TradesWomen#Reentry#Trades#LivingWage#WomenCanDoAnything
CI Career Opportunity! Recruiting for a Business Manager for our operations at WCC. Position prepares monthly financial statements & communicates financial data to HQ office. https://t.co/OKLeP2bbtu
#SheltonJobs#MasonCountyJobs#Career#Jobs#BusinessManager
CI TRAC Class #51 is currently working toward their 16-week pre-apprenticeship certifications. This is the first class for the recently expanded program and we're excited for them and our future classes at MCCCW! #reentry#WomenInTrades#TradesWomen#CorrectionalIndustries
“I want to be able to provide for my children and have a real future, a career!”
The TRAC program is for incarcerated women interested in obtaining skills in building trades including carpentry, construction labor, & iron working. #reentry#SkillsForLife#trades#Apprenticeship