Vocational Village to Assist Incarcerated Men with Careers
Date: 09-10-2023
The 20,000-square-foot facility will feature a 180-bed reentry unit and training in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Commercial Driver’s License, and welding
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — An upcoming training center is getting ready to help Nevada inmates kickstart their re-entry to a new life.
The Southern Desert Vocational Village based at the Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC) works to provide incarcerated participants with skills in high-demand jobs before their release.
The project features a comprehensive reentry program with industry-certified training in a variety of career fields.
"The Vocational Village addresses what has been determined to be an unmet need for those leaving incarceration – the need for reentry to begin long before the prison gates are opened," said Jon Ponder, founder and CEO of HOPE for Prisoners. Continue reading >>>
