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| Program crafts new future for juveniles |
| By montgomeryadvertiser.com- Brad Harper |
| Published: 03/07/2014 |
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Alabama’s juvenile corrections agency rolled out a new program Thursday that organizers hope will pave the way to a better future for the kids leaving the system while also strengthening the state’s workforce as a whole. Students in the new CraftTrain program at the Department of Youth Services learn jobs like construction, masonry and welding through a school that’s set up like a company. They get “hired” by the program, attend orientation, go through a probationary employment period and have to manage schedules and reviews. Classes are treated as work shifts, with an emphasis on punctuality and performance. Along the way, they’re taught real-world skills ranging from leadership qualities to how to fill out a job application. Read More. |
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