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Building Second Chances: From Incarceration to Union Trades
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Building Second Chances: From Incarceration to Union Trades
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In this episode of Prison to Purpose, we explore how skilled trade education in prison is creating pathways to meaningful careers. Pre-apprenticeship programs, including those offered by CALCTRA through the Carpenters, Laborers, and Iron Workers unions, are delivering real results behind prison walls. Hear inspiring success stories that demonstrate the power of opportunity, workforce development, and second chances.
Why does this matter? When people leave prison with the skills, training, and support needed to secure good-paying jobs, they are far less likely to return—improving public safety and reducing costs for taxpayers. Hear from a union instructor preparing students for careers in carpentry, and meet Ray Williams, a graduate of CALCTRA's Pre-Apprentice Laborers Program at Folsom State Prison. Ray's journey from incarceration to a union apprenticeship and successful career demonstrates the impact of hard work, mentorship, and opportunity.
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