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John Beatty Division of Prisons Inmate Work Programs

John Beatty Division of Prisons Inmate Work Programs. To Reach Full Potential We Must Provide Better . COORDINATION MANAGEMENT OF TIME. Assessing & Planning Periodic. Incarceration. A holistic Approach. Prison Job UP To 2 - 5 Yrs. From Release. Education, Health Care, Counseling.

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John Beatty Division of Prisons Inmate Work Programs

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  1. John Beatty Division of Prisons Inmate Work Programs

  2. To Reach Full Potential WeMust Provide Better COORDINATION MANAGEMENT OF TIME

  3. Assessing & Planning Periodic Incarceration A holistic Approach Prison Job UP To 2 - 5 Yrs. From Release Education, Health Care, Counseling NCCE/ICP Job, Training, Certification Employment and Life Skills Preparation Release Follow-up & Counseling Mentoring & Assistance (family, job, housing, health)

  4. George Lipscomb Business Officer North Carolina Correction Enterprises

  5. Transition For Re-entry A coordinated effort that involves all of DOC, many local, state and federal agencies, and private organizations working together To holistically address those issues that either support or prohibit people, who have made mistakes, from achieving positive changes to their lives so that they may become productive, contributing citizens.

  6. North CarolinaCorrection Enterprises’ Mission “To provide meaningful work experiences and rehabilitative opportunities for inmates and provide quality goods and services to tax-supported entities at a savings to the taxpayers.”

  7. The NCCE Transition/Re-entry Workforce Training Effort is Two Fold Step 1: ReviewTraining at Plants Review Proficiency/Accomplishment For Possible Certifications Is Adjunct Training Possible? New Business – Better Skills For Better Paying Jobs Representation within OTS - Coordination

  8. Step 2:DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS • Within DOC (Prisons, OTS, Others) • With Other State Agencies (DOL Apprenticeship Program, DOT, OSP) • Trade Associations (Training, Job Fairs) • Community Colleges • Private, Non-Profit Organizations • Private Employers

  9. We Don’t Have Time To Reinvent The Wheel • Apprenticeship programs can be a vital part of a transitional program designed to prepare inmates for their release from prison.

  10. Apprenticeship is Ready Made • Nationally Recognized Credentials with the US Department of Labor • Established Occupational Competencies by DOL • Established Training Goals and Measures • Established Recordkeeping System • Ensures Quality Training • Improves Productivity • Reduces Turnover

  11. What is Apprenticeship • Skilled on-the-job-training • A formal system of training that combines on-the-job training with related technical instruction • Requires a minimum of 2000 hours up to 10000 hours • Takes new employee from apprentice to journeyman status

  12. Inmates: Work and Learn under supervision of skilled craftsmen Attend Technical Classroom Instruction Journeyman Certificate for Completers May receive credit for previous training with employer

  13. Workforce Building Through Correction Enterprises

  14. Dale Aiken Assistant Director for Construction and Major Maintenance

  15. Assessment & Planning • Inmate’s health, interests, experiences, education, emotional state, outside influences, occupational training. • Plan and prescribe programs that address the identified needs and sets milestones for accomplishment.

  16. During Incarceration Years Must Address • Health Care Issues (Including Substance Abuse) • Emotional/Psychological • Education (must have H.S. or GED) • Life skills (Personal Care, Behavior, Taking Directions) Continued Re-assessing and Re-focus on Problem Areas

  17. Job Attainment is Important Job Retention is Essential Layoff / Firing - Contingency Planning Problems Low Rewards – Unrealistic Expectations Working Cost – Poor Planning Health & Family Problems

  18. Job Training & Certification During Last 2 – 5 Year of Incarceration • Training in an occupation of interest • Specific job training in a marketable skill • Certified, portable credentials - Portfolio • Classroom and OJT - Apprenticeship • Job accomplishments - Recognition • Building self confidence and reliance.

  19. Life Skills Training(Responsibility) • Work on time • Work Quality • Balancing Priorities (Long & Short Affects) • Personal budgeting and preparation for the “outside” • Interview skills (Job Fairs, employment contacts) • First six month planning with milestones – Move to the positive

  20. “TOO MANY TIMES, INMATES GRADUATE FROM PROGRAMS, ONLY TO SIT IDLE, WAITING TO COMPLETE THEIR SENTENCES. THE LONGER THE LAG TIME BETWEEN FINISHING THE PROGRAM AND THE DAY THEY ARE RELEASED, THE LESS IMPACT THE PROGRAM HAS ON THEIR EVENTUAL REENTRY INTO SOCIETY.” Friel, Clint S., Corrections Today, December 2006

  21. Assess Jobs & Training With The Objective of Providing; Opportunities that lead to a Livable Wage Skills that are Portable & Meet Certified Standards Model for Pursuing Excellence Life Skill Training

  22. TRANSITION: A Process of Enhancing and Developing Skills • Completion of minimum education and job skill training • Completion of Life Skill Training • Re-entry plan of action with milestones • Employment counseling • Mentoring and assistance

  23. RELEASE 60 – 90 Days Prior • Release Plan is developed & verified; • Soc Sec Card, Photo ID completed; • All Certificates and Achievements in the Transition Document Envelop; • Offender receives community support contact information

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