John Beatty Division of Prisons Inmate Work Programs

To Reach Full Potential We Must Provide Better COORDINATION MANAGEMENT OF TIME

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

George Lipscomb Business Officer North Carolina Correction Enterprises

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.

North Carolina Correction 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.”

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

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

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.

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

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 hours –Takes new employee from apprentice to journeyman status

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

Workforce Building Through Correction Enterprises

Dale Aiken Assistant Director for Construction and Major Maintenance

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.

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

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

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.

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

“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

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

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

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