Offender Success - Michigan Works! conference
Offender Success Regional Alignment and Reentry Job Development
Mission & Vision The MISSION of the Michigan Offender Success Model is to reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services, supervision, and opportunities developed with each offender and delivered through State and Regional collaboration with the ultimate goal of obtaining sustainable employment and self-sufficiency. The mission is accomplished by targeting service provision to meet the identified needs of returning offenders, thereby reducing their risk of recidivism and enhancing their employment opportunities. The VISION of the Michigan Offender Success Model is that every offender released from prison will have the tools needed to succeed in the community and the opportunity to utilize those tools to be productive, self-sufficient citizens.
Aligned with Governor’s Plan for “Reinventing Michigan” • Establishing a State/Regional collaborative partnerships • Develop and implement services and programs targeting the needs of returning offenders • Strengthening partnerships with the subcontractor community and leveraging relationships with public and private institutions such as workforce development agencies and community colleges. • Utilizing Key Performance Measurements that measure Recidivism Rates and Employment Placement and Retention Rates of the Offender Success participants. • Developing Performance Based Contracts for service regions aligned with the Governor’s Prosperity Regions.
Governance Structure
Goals of Regional Governance Structure • Provide as much State-wide consistency as possible in the implementation of the Offender Success Model while requiring regional input by the Regional Steering Team and other stakeholders • Provide protection from legal liability to regional stakeholders involved in the process through their involvement in formal and established administrative structure • Ensure that regional planning and implementation for services and strategies to achieve public safety through promoting offender success is part of a formal, clear and open process that involves community leaders, reps from the MDOC, local elected and appointed officials, and citizens who support the crime-fighting goals of Michigan’s Offender Success Model • Ensure leveraged resources are brought to the table
• Provide an effective forum to conduct public education about prisoner re-entry and the Offender Success Model
Strengthening Regional Collaboration • Ensure that a ST is representative of the surrounding community in terms of public safety, job development and training interests. • Appoint a State member of the Offender Success Co-Chair representative body to the Contractor’s Governing Board if allowable by the Contractor’s bylaws or agency regulations. • Ensure ST input on planning and resource leveraging for developing local solutions to achieve public safety through recidivism reduction and employment for returning offenders. • Seek, develop and leverage other funding sources ensuring that State funding is used as gap funding to support services to returning offenders.
Strengthening Regional Collaboration • Regional Reentry Advisory Council is established to create a strong base for community support and act as a vehicle for public education with the chairperson of that council selected to represent the council and serve as the Community Co-Chair on the ST. • Establish and leverage partnerships with local human service agencies, workforce development agencies, housing authorities, local units of government, Faith-Based and/or Community Organizations (FBCO), educational institutions, employers and other entities necessary to provide services and support for enrolled offenders. • Establish and maintain a data system for tracking funding for services and support which the Contractor is able to leverage to support enrolled offenders and make information available to the State, upon request.
MDOC Statewide Job Development Ryan Powell, MDOC Workforce Development Specialist
My Role • Develop relationships with employers across all 10 Regions for career type employment opportunities for the returning citizen population. •$10.00 +/hour •Benefits/retirement programs •Future advancement/promotion opportunities •Registered Apprenticeship Programs •Great work environment • Develop a point of contact for each Admin Agency and FOA Office to: •Attend new employer meetings •Send employment opportunities •Discuss qualified returning citizens for specific employment opportunities • Work with FOA to connect job ready returning citizens to career employment opportunities. •Returning citizen MUST be job ready (if not, refer to Admin Agency for Job Placement services).
• Work with Offender Success Admin Agencies to connect job ready returning citizens to career employment opportunities. •Candidate was referred by agent and has now completed Job Readiness services.
• Notify FOA/Admin Agency point of contact when and where job opportunities are available. •I don’t want to be randomly sent names of returning citizens that need a job. •Only send me the name of the returning citizen after I have notified the POC about a specific job opportunity. •MUST be job ready •MUST meet all of the specific job qualifications. •Also, take into consideration those working non-career jobs that could use a better opportunity. • Work with the Vocational Village on job placement efforts. •Specific to skilled trades jobs for VV graduates at Richard Handlon and Parnall Correctional Facilities.
Employer Outreach • So far, met with over 130 employers.
• Over 100 of these employers are willing to work with us and will notify me when vacancies occur with their company. • Put together a cover page that includes all of the employer information which includes: •Company Name •Work Location/Address •Positions available to returning citizens •Shift hours •Hiring Requirements •Pay
• Develop processes with each employment partner for how to notify them of a qualified returning citizen.
• Developed a system for tracking employers that I have a relationship with. • Attend/set up a booth at job fairs to network with employers. • Notify and explain incentives for hiring the returning citizen population. •Work Opportunity Tax Credit •Community Ventures (Only available in specific areas) •Fidelity Bonding • Explain Offender Success and the services available to returning citizens.
Vocational Village
Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility (Ionia, Michigan)
7 Trades Offered Building Trades – Carpentry: “Core” competencies such as safety, construction math, blueprint reading and use of power tools. Building Trades – Electrical : Learn skills that will equip students for entry level Electrician. Building Trades – Plumbing : Learn skills that will equip students for entry level Plumber. CNC / Machine: The program gives knowledge on how to program and operate machines that fabricate parts used in manufacturing industry. Learn not only CNC Machine operation but programming. Welding : Students receive instruction in Oxyacetylene, MIG and TIG welding covering brazing and cutting of metals included. Earn American Welding Society (AWS) Sense level 1 Card. Horticulture :Students learn fundamental of plant science, soils, nutrition, plant propagation and pest management. Auto Mechanic: Students learn about maintenance and repairs, along with more specific areas of study including: engine repairs, brakes, electrical systems, and transmissions. Plus, have the opportunity to be a Michigan State certified mechanic.
7 Trades Offered •Soft skills are taught through our “Employment Readiness” course •The instructor goes over the following: -Resume Writing -Goal Setting -Conflict Resolution -Interviewing -Work place Communication and etiquette -Students earn the Microsoft Digital Literacy and FDIC Money Smart Certifications
Employment Counselor •The Employment Counselor works to connect the students with jobs in their paroling county •Career counseling through use of the interest and aptitude assessment Career Scope •Ensures students have vital documents in order that are necessary for employment, I.E.(Birth Certificate and Social Security Card)
By the Numbers •Vocational Village was started in 2015 •Over 100 active employer contacts
•Capacity of 135 students in all trades •51 Students have paroled
•38 are currently employed(75%) •15 Had job offers prior to release(29%)
Questions?
Contact Information [email protected] Phone at Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility 616-527-3100 Ext 5273-472
Employment Services, Employer Outreach & Key Performance Measures Natalie Rindlisbacher, Community Coordinator
Offender Success Employment Services
•Vocation Assessments •Job Readiness •Job Search •Temporary Work Experience (TWE) •On-The-Job Training (OJT) •Work Supplies •Job Development
Leveraging Michigan Works! Services •Workshops -Basic Computer Literacy, Additional Interest/Ability Assessments •Resource Room -Self Directed Employment Services •Work Keys Testing – National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) •Adult Education Learning Lab •Michigan Works Training funded by WIOA, RESEA, FAE&T •Connection to Michigan Works One-Stop Partners: Veterans Services, MRS, AARP
Employer Outreach •Monthly Employer Follow Up -Strengthen Employer Partnerships -Improve Employee Retention •Collaboration with Michigan Works Business Services Team -Joint Employer Visits -Customer Advocacy •Incentivized Employment & Retention Opportunities -Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Fidelity Bonding •Developed List of Felony Friendly Employers/Sectors
Key Performance Measures (KPM’s) •KPM’s will measure the following for Offender Success participants: -Employment Placements -Employer Retention -Return To Prison Rate/Recidivism
Key Performance Measures (KPM’s) Initial Job Placement (JP) Rate – Percentage of offenders who obtained unsubsidized full-time employment. Must be at least 30 hours per week or 20 hours per week combined with social security income to be considered employed. 12 Month Retention (JR) Rate- Percentage of offenders who were employed in a full-time unsubsidized job and remained employed for a period of 12 consecutive months. Return To Prison (RTP) Rate- Percentage of offenders who are enrolled in an Offender Success service and return to prison within 36 months of the enrollment date.
OS Effectiveness •Statewide recidivism percentage for all paroles is 29.8% (nearly 1 in 3), down from over 50% before the Offender Success program started.
Northwest Region: •93% TWE resulted in unsubsidized employment. •81% Unsubsidized rate for all former inmates. •78% Decrease in recidivism. •Assisted 242 individuals with re-entry services.
Offender Success Truck Driving Program (TPD)
Offender Success TPD •June 2015 ALTL, Inc. approached West Michigan Works! with the idea of a Second Chance Program for Offenders, who were incarcerated with Michigan Department of Corrections. •The purpose of the TDP is to provide employment training and development, specific to the Transportation Industry, which will enable successful entry into a career in Professional Truck Driving. •This is a collaborative initiative involving; Michigan Department of Correction’s, The Offender Success Program, Pinnacle Truck Driver Training, Inc. in Cadillac, Michigan Works!, and partnering Truck Driving Companies. All working to equip those returning to society with skills towards achieving meaningful employment in the trucking industry.
Offender Success TPD •Offering full time employment to the candidate once they successfully complete training at Pinnacle. •ALTL, Inc. agreed to fund half of the $6000 tuition for training at Pinnacle. The other half would be paid back through payroll deduction by the candidate once they were in their own tractor. The candidate would be given one year to repay his/her half. •Pinnacle agreed to reimbursement after training was provided and to the break down of how repayment would be submitted. •Michigan Works! West Central and West Michigan Works! partner to screen Offenders for the possibility of additional funding-On the Job Training or $2000 towards training tuition, resulting in the company and the Offender’s portion being $2000 each.
Program Model Phase One-T.I.P. and CDL Training: • Participant will complete four weeks of classroom, simulated driver, and face-toface instruction at Pinnacle. Upon completion, the participant will receive a Temporary Instructional Permit (T.I.P.). Once obtained, the participant will test for, and receive a State certification for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at the Secretary of State office.
Program Model Phase Two-Over The Road Employment Training: •Upon completion of Phase One, the participant will go through a training program with the partnering Truck Driving Company that has hired them. This training period will last between 4-6 weeks. During this employment training period, the participant will receive compensation.
Phase Three: •The participant will be issued their own truck and set up for a new career in transportation. As agreed to by the participant before starting Phase One, he or she must sign a contract giving their employer a one year employment commitment and repayment of their portion of the training cost through an agreed payroll deduction amount.
Vetting Process Parole agents screen their caseload for candidates. Make referral to Parole Supervisor and Offender Success Community Coordinator. •On parole 6 months or longer. •Zero violations and/or positive drug/alcohol screens for 6 months. •Valid Driver’s License with zero points (some trucking companies may allow for up to 2 points). •No medical issues. •No mental health issues or medications. •Currently employed. •All required Parole classes completed successfully
Vetting Process • Parole Supervisor and/or Community Coordinator Interview potential candidate. - Additional vetting questions are asked - Program is explained and what is expected of the candidate - Candidate is clear on commitment to be away from home for up to 14 days for some companies - Candidate explains why he/she deserves this opportunity. • Selected candidate’s information is shared with hiring Trucking Company - Company decides if candidate is accepted. They will get in
touch with candidate to answer questions, have candidate tour facility, fill out application and meet staff. • Selected candidate’s name and contact information is given to Pinnacle for their enrollment process - Hotel arrangements are also made at this time, which is funded by the Offender Success Program. Candidate stays at a local hotel during the week while attending school.
Things to Note • Currently working with several reputable Trucking Companies across the state. In Region 4: • ALTL, Inc. Hudsonville, MI • Equity Transportation Co, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI • Heeren, LLC Sparta, MI • Larsen Trucking Co. Greenville, MI • Van’s Delivery Service, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI • Parole agent works directly with the Trucking Company. • Coordinate candidate’s travel pass. • Open communication on candidate’s employment progress.
Road to Success •15 candidates have been enrolled in the program. 13 currently employed in the Trucking Industry. 2 in training at Pinnacle. •8 candidates have passed their 1 year successful employment retention. Others range from recently completing training to 7 months successful employment retention. 10 have successfully discharged parole. Success rate is 100%.
Leveraging Resources •Bringing Trucking Companies to the table who are willing to cover half of the tuition cost. This is $3000 in leveraged resources. •Michigan Works! Agencies offering additional funds is another leveraged resource exclusively for the Truck Driving Program.
Contact Information Angela Sprank Community Coordinator Region 4 Offender Success Program 616.902.5994 [email protected]
Questions?
Mission & Vision The MISSION of the Michigan Offender Success Model is to reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services, supervision, and opportunities developed with each offender and delivered through State and Regional collaboration with the ultimate goal of obtaining sustainable employment and self-sufficiency. The mission is accomplished by targeting service provision to meet the identified needs of returning offenders, thereby reducing their risk of recidivism and enhancing their employment opportunities. The VISION of the Michigan Offender Success Model is that every offender released from prison will have the tools needed to succeed in the community and the opportunity to utilize those tools to be productive, self-sufficient citizens.
Aligned with Governor’s Plan for “Reinventing Michigan” • Establishing a State/Regional collaborative partnerships • Develop and implement services and programs targeting the needs of returning offenders • Strengthening partnerships with the subcontractor community and leveraging relationships with public and private institutions such as workforce development agencies and community colleges. • Utilizing Key Performance Measurements that measure Recidivism Rates and Employment Placement and Retention Rates of the Offender Success participants. • Developing Performance Based Contracts for service regions aligned with the Governor’s Prosperity Regions.
Governance Structure
Goals of Regional Governance Structure • Provide as much State-wide consistency as possible in the implementation of the Offender Success Model while requiring regional input by the Regional Steering Team and other stakeholders • Provide protection from legal liability to regional stakeholders involved in the process through their involvement in formal and established administrative structure • Ensure that regional planning and implementation for services and strategies to achieve public safety through promoting offender success is part of a formal, clear and open process that involves community leaders, reps from the MDOC, local elected and appointed officials, and citizens who support the crime-fighting goals of Michigan’s Offender Success Model • Ensure leveraged resources are brought to the table
• Provide an effective forum to conduct public education about prisoner re-entry and the Offender Success Model
Strengthening Regional Collaboration • Ensure that a ST is representative of the surrounding community in terms of public safety, job development and training interests. • Appoint a State member of the Offender Success Co-Chair representative body to the Contractor’s Governing Board if allowable by the Contractor’s bylaws or agency regulations. • Ensure ST input on planning and resource leveraging for developing local solutions to achieve public safety through recidivism reduction and employment for returning offenders. • Seek, develop and leverage other funding sources ensuring that State funding is used as gap funding to support services to returning offenders.
Strengthening Regional Collaboration • Regional Reentry Advisory Council is established to create a strong base for community support and act as a vehicle for public education with the chairperson of that council selected to represent the council and serve as the Community Co-Chair on the ST. • Establish and leverage partnerships with local human service agencies, workforce development agencies, housing authorities, local units of government, Faith-Based and/or Community Organizations (FBCO), educational institutions, employers and other entities necessary to provide services and support for enrolled offenders. • Establish and maintain a data system for tracking funding for services and support which the Contractor is able to leverage to support enrolled offenders and make information available to the State, upon request.
MDOC Statewide Job Development Ryan Powell, MDOC Workforce Development Specialist
My Role • Develop relationships with employers across all 10 Regions for career type employment opportunities for the returning citizen population. •$10.00 +/hour •Benefits/retirement programs •Future advancement/promotion opportunities •Registered Apprenticeship Programs •Great work environment • Develop a point of contact for each Admin Agency and FOA Office to: •Attend new employer meetings •Send employment opportunities •Discuss qualified returning citizens for specific employment opportunities • Work with FOA to connect job ready returning citizens to career employment opportunities. •Returning citizen MUST be job ready (if not, refer to Admin Agency for Job Placement services).
• Work with Offender Success Admin Agencies to connect job ready returning citizens to career employment opportunities. •Candidate was referred by agent and has now completed Job Readiness services.
• Notify FOA/Admin Agency point of contact when and where job opportunities are available. •I don’t want to be randomly sent names of returning citizens that need a job. •Only send me the name of the returning citizen after I have notified the POC about a specific job opportunity. •MUST be job ready •MUST meet all of the specific job qualifications. •Also, take into consideration those working non-career jobs that could use a better opportunity. • Work with the Vocational Village on job placement efforts. •Specific to skilled trades jobs for VV graduates at Richard Handlon and Parnall Correctional Facilities.
Employer Outreach • So far, met with over 130 employers.
• Over 100 of these employers are willing to work with us and will notify me when vacancies occur with their company. • Put together a cover page that includes all of the employer information which includes: •Company Name •Work Location/Address •Positions available to returning citizens •Shift hours •Hiring Requirements •Pay
• Develop processes with each employment partner for how to notify them of a qualified returning citizen.
• Developed a system for tracking employers that I have a relationship with. • Attend/set up a booth at job fairs to network with employers. • Notify and explain incentives for hiring the returning citizen population. •Work Opportunity Tax Credit •Community Ventures (Only available in specific areas) •Fidelity Bonding • Explain Offender Success and the services available to returning citizens.
Vocational Village
Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility (Ionia, Michigan)
7 Trades Offered Building Trades – Carpentry: “Core” competencies such as safety, construction math, blueprint reading and use of power tools. Building Trades – Electrical : Learn skills that will equip students for entry level Electrician. Building Trades – Plumbing : Learn skills that will equip students for entry level Plumber. CNC / Machine: The program gives knowledge on how to program and operate machines that fabricate parts used in manufacturing industry. Learn not only CNC Machine operation but programming. Welding : Students receive instruction in Oxyacetylene, MIG and TIG welding covering brazing and cutting of metals included. Earn American Welding Society (AWS) Sense level 1 Card. Horticulture :Students learn fundamental of plant science, soils, nutrition, plant propagation and pest management. Auto Mechanic: Students learn about maintenance and repairs, along with more specific areas of study including: engine repairs, brakes, electrical systems, and transmissions. Plus, have the opportunity to be a Michigan State certified mechanic.
7 Trades Offered •Soft skills are taught through our “Employment Readiness” course •The instructor goes over the following: -Resume Writing -Goal Setting -Conflict Resolution -Interviewing -Work place Communication and etiquette -Students earn the Microsoft Digital Literacy and FDIC Money Smart Certifications
Employment Counselor •The Employment Counselor works to connect the students with jobs in their paroling county •Career counseling through use of the interest and aptitude assessment Career Scope •Ensures students have vital documents in order that are necessary for employment, I.E.(Birth Certificate and Social Security Card)
By the Numbers •Vocational Village was started in 2015 •Over 100 active employer contacts
•Capacity of 135 students in all trades •51 Students have paroled
•38 are currently employed(75%) •15 Had job offers prior to release(29%)
Questions?
Contact Information [email protected] Phone at Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility 616-527-3100 Ext 5273-472
Employment Services, Employer Outreach & Key Performance Measures Natalie Rindlisbacher, Community Coordinator
Offender Success Employment Services
•Vocation Assessments •Job Readiness •Job Search •Temporary Work Experience (TWE) •On-The-Job Training (OJT) •Work Supplies •Job Development
Leveraging Michigan Works! Services •Workshops -Basic Computer Literacy, Additional Interest/Ability Assessments •Resource Room -Self Directed Employment Services •Work Keys Testing – National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) •Adult Education Learning Lab •Michigan Works Training funded by WIOA, RESEA, FAE&T •Connection to Michigan Works One-Stop Partners: Veterans Services, MRS, AARP
Employer Outreach •Monthly Employer Follow Up -Strengthen Employer Partnerships -Improve Employee Retention •Collaboration with Michigan Works Business Services Team -Joint Employer Visits -Customer Advocacy •Incentivized Employment & Retention Opportunities -Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Fidelity Bonding •Developed List of Felony Friendly Employers/Sectors
Key Performance Measures (KPM’s) •KPM’s will measure the following for Offender Success participants: -Employment Placements -Employer Retention -Return To Prison Rate/Recidivism
Key Performance Measures (KPM’s) Initial Job Placement (JP) Rate – Percentage of offenders who obtained unsubsidized full-time employment. Must be at least 30 hours per week or 20 hours per week combined with social security income to be considered employed. 12 Month Retention (JR) Rate- Percentage of offenders who were employed in a full-time unsubsidized job and remained employed for a period of 12 consecutive months. Return To Prison (RTP) Rate- Percentage of offenders who are enrolled in an Offender Success service and return to prison within 36 months of the enrollment date.
OS Effectiveness •Statewide recidivism percentage for all paroles is 29.8% (nearly 1 in 3), down from over 50% before the Offender Success program started.
Northwest Region: •93% TWE resulted in unsubsidized employment. •81% Unsubsidized rate for all former inmates. •78% Decrease in recidivism. •Assisted 242 individuals with re-entry services.
Offender Success Truck Driving Program (TPD)
Offender Success TPD •June 2015 ALTL, Inc. approached West Michigan Works! with the idea of a Second Chance Program for Offenders, who were incarcerated with Michigan Department of Corrections. •The purpose of the TDP is to provide employment training and development, specific to the Transportation Industry, which will enable successful entry into a career in Professional Truck Driving. •This is a collaborative initiative involving; Michigan Department of Correction’s, The Offender Success Program, Pinnacle Truck Driver Training, Inc. in Cadillac, Michigan Works!, and partnering Truck Driving Companies. All working to equip those returning to society with skills towards achieving meaningful employment in the trucking industry.
Offender Success TPD •Offering full time employment to the candidate once they successfully complete training at Pinnacle. •ALTL, Inc. agreed to fund half of the $6000 tuition for training at Pinnacle. The other half would be paid back through payroll deduction by the candidate once they were in their own tractor. The candidate would be given one year to repay his/her half. •Pinnacle agreed to reimbursement after training was provided and to the break down of how repayment would be submitted. •Michigan Works! West Central and West Michigan Works! partner to screen Offenders for the possibility of additional funding-On the Job Training or $2000 towards training tuition, resulting in the company and the Offender’s portion being $2000 each.
Program Model Phase One-T.I.P. and CDL Training: • Participant will complete four weeks of classroom, simulated driver, and face-toface instruction at Pinnacle. Upon completion, the participant will receive a Temporary Instructional Permit (T.I.P.). Once obtained, the participant will test for, and receive a State certification for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at the Secretary of State office.
Program Model Phase Two-Over The Road Employment Training: •Upon completion of Phase One, the participant will go through a training program with the partnering Truck Driving Company that has hired them. This training period will last between 4-6 weeks. During this employment training period, the participant will receive compensation.
Phase Three: •The participant will be issued their own truck and set up for a new career in transportation. As agreed to by the participant before starting Phase One, he or she must sign a contract giving their employer a one year employment commitment and repayment of their portion of the training cost through an agreed payroll deduction amount.
Vetting Process Parole agents screen their caseload for candidates. Make referral to Parole Supervisor and Offender Success Community Coordinator. •On parole 6 months or longer. •Zero violations and/or positive drug/alcohol screens for 6 months. •Valid Driver’s License with zero points (some trucking companies may allow for up to 2 points). •No medical issues. •No mental health issues or medications. •Currently employed. •All required Parole classes completed successfully
Vetting Process • Parole Supervisor and/or Community Coordinator Interview potential candidate. - Additional vetting questions are asked - Program is explained and what is expected of the candidate - Candidate is clear on commitment to be away from home for up to 14 days for some companies - Candidate explains why he/she deserves this opportunity. • Selected candidate’s information is shared with hiring Trucking Company - Company decides if candidate is accepted. They will get in
touch with candidate to answer questions, have candidate tour facility, fill out application and meet staff. • Selected candidate’s name and contact information is given to Pinnacle for their enrollment process - Hotel arrangements are also made at this time, which is funded by the Offender Success Program. Candidate stays at a local hotel during the week while attending school.
Things to Note • Currently working with several reputable Trucking Companies across the state. In Region 4: • ALTL, Inc. Hudsonville, MI • Equity Transportation Co, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI • Heeren, LLC Sparta, MI • Larsen Trucking Co. Greenville, MI • Van’s Delivery Service, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI • Parole agent works directly with the Trucking Company. • Coordinate candidate’s travel pass. • Open communication on candidate’s employment progress.
Road to Success •15 candidates have been enrolled in the program. 13 currently employed in the Trucking Industry. 2 in training at Pinnacle. •8 candidates have passed their 1 year successful employment retention. Others range from recently completing training to 7 months successful employment retention. 10 have successfully discharged parole. Success rate is 100%.
Leveraging Resources •Bringing Trucking Companies to the table who are willing to cover half of the tuition cost. This is $3000 in leveraged resources. •Michigan Works! Agencies offering additional funds is another leveraged resource exclusively for the Truck Driving Program.
Contact Information Angela Sprank Community Coordinator Region 4 Offender Success Program 616.902.5994 [email protected]
Questions?
