1. Offender Work and Training Programs

2. 2 TCI Film

3. 3 Performance Objectives List offender work programs available on and off the unit to offenders. Identify the documentation of the work history of offenders assigned to work programs. List the departments that utilize offender work programs. Recognize how correctional officers affect the offender work programs.

4. 4 Offender Work and Training Programs On-the-Job Training (OJT) Apprenticeship Training Vocational Training Short Course Diversified Career Preparation Manufacturing and Logistics Prison Industries Enhancement (PIE) Certification Program Job Skills Training

5. 5 Essential Elements Questions 1-4 (from lesson plan)

6. 6 TCI Facilities 37 factories and 2 warehouses on 33 units Employ 5,300 offenders Produces –Mattresses –Shoes –Garments –Brooms –License plates –Printed products –Detergents –Furniture –Textile –Steel

7. 7 Essential Elements Questions 1-2 (from lesson plan)

8. 8 Transportation and Supply Utilizes offender truck drivers for transporting materials, goods, and livestock throughout the state G-1 trustees with driving clearance and approval from Classification

9. 9 Agribusiness Field crops Edible crops Poultry Swine Beef cattle Horses Dogs Farm shops Pest control Canning plant Meat packing plant Beef plant Special projects Support

10. 10 Essential Elements Questions 1-2 (from lesson plan)

11. 11 Food and Laundry Services 2 components for both services –Initial training –Monthly safety training Food Services –Required to complete Skilled Job Training Program –Specialized training class in Advanced Food Service Laundry Services –Laundry Management course available through Windham

12. 12 Facilities Division Asbestos Abatement Group –40-hour course –Receives Licensed Asbestos Trainer license –Performs asbestos abatement within TDCJ as well as other state facilities –Annual 8-hour refresher course required to maintain license

13. 13 How Does a CO Affect These Programs? COs working directly in that program Turn-out on time Searches Communication with work supervisors Provide encouragement and a degree of respect for the offender’s efforts Visible presence Ensure proper use of equipment and supplies

14. 14 Essential Elements Questions 1-4 (from lesson plan)

15. 15 WHAT IF… Classroom Discussion on 2 scenarios/role-plays (from lesson plan)

16. 16 Conclusion Summary Questions? Comments?