The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) have announced two new apprenticeship programs that are intended to provide appropriate skills and employment opportunities after release in an effort to assist incarcerated individuals in their transition back into society. According to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, these programs, which were unveiled during Arizona Apprenticeship Week, have been set up at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Eyman (ASPC-Eyman) and will train inmates in positions such as warehouse technician and automotive technician.
The program, which is a component of Governor Hobbs’ Talent Ready AZ Initiative, aims to drastically lower the possibility that these people would be arrested again after being released from prison. Inmates at ASPC-Eyman will now have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of vehicle repair techniques and various facets of the warehouse sector. By offering these vocational training programs, which not only give the prisoners employable skills but also enable them to receive income while completing the apprenticeships, the Department hopes to potentially lower recidivism rates.
“With these new skills, gainful employment upon release can be realized, ensuring individuals are able to provide for themselves and their family,” said ADCRR Director Ryan Thornell in the statement. Public safety means investing in our future workforce. These opinions are in line with the idea that funding the rehabilitation of those who are incarcerated is not only a social obligation but also a way to improve public safety in general.
Additionally, the training is intended to ultimately facilitate the return to the community and workforce. “The Apprenticeship Program at DES welcomes the opportunity to help create meaningful pathways of employment for incarcerated individuals for successful reentry into our communities,” said DES Director Angie Rodgers, according to the ADCRR. In order to provide a platform for immediate and long-term employment, the programs include opportunities for participants to network with possible employers prior to their release.
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