“Gardening isn’t just a profession, says Xaviera Rutherford, “it’s also therapy. It helps relieve stress. It clears your mind. You’re connecting with nature. And in the process of that, you kind of connect with yourself.” The Gadsden Correctional Facility, in Quincy, FL, offers the horticulture program to interested residents. Those who complete the program, like … Continued
Video Shot Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic Shayla McDaniel is the warden’s administrative assistant at the Bradshaw State Jail in Henderson, Texas. Recently, an event was held that inspired her to get a camera and a microphone and document what happened. Shayla: “Hello everyone and welcome to Bradshaw State Jail, where we are having our first … Continued
Video Shot Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic Watch Part I of this story by clicking here. “I love the fact that they walk out of here and they have the chance to be successful.” Gadsden Correctional Facility Warden Jerry Buscher talks about the graduates of the cosmetology or ‘Cosmo’ program, as its often affectionately called. … Continued
Video Shot Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic Nikki Clark is a local hair salon owner who offers her expertise to the Gadsden Correctional Facility, which offers a cosmetology program to its all-female population. “A lot of the schools that are out there,” she says, “aren’t teaching as much as they’re getting here.” Emily Paul is … Continued
Welcome to Edison Job Corps’ career transition services where transition specialist and other staff are busy helping soon-to-be graduates get jobs. “Every day is different,” says Career Transition Specialist Isabel Rocha. “There are no schedules. Sometimes we plan on doing something and all of a sudden a student gets a phone call for a job … Continued
At the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility, in Post, Texas, administrators and staff strive to provide programming that will benefit the residents. As part of that effort, a unique program is available at the facility. AutoCAD is computer-aided design software that construction professionals use to create 2D and 3D drawings. “Oh, I love this program,” … Continued
“I’ve long admired the Shriver Job Corp mission,” Trahan said after the tour. “It’s a great investment in young people who are looking for economic opportunity.”
“It’s very good money…You can make a living off of it, you can be comfortable.”
“It’s a great partnership between us and Job Corps. In the last six years, we’ve hired three different students.”
Job Corps students participate often in community service. And these projects not only help others—they provide students with an opportunity to practice what they learn in their trades. “It’s an amazing opportunity,” says Business & Community Liaison Bob Campbell. “Students feel good giving back, and they learn so much.” Students at the Shriver Job Corps … Continued