2011
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A description of the Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) Partnership Training Program is provided. “This administrative guide provides an overview of the training program, including its benefits and requirements…and information needed to... Read More
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2011
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Results from an ongoing evaluation project on the effectiveness of offender workforce development (OWD) services are presented. “Drug and alcohol abuse and/or not continuing substance abuse treatment was identified as almost a universal barrier to po... Read More
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2006
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"OES: Building Bridges" is a training program featuring a variety of OES (Offender Employment Specialist) professionals in jails, prisons, probation and parole, community corrections, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations. Thes... Read More
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2005
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A collection of resources for use in a correctional facility Career Center is provided on these 3 computer disks. Contents include (1) a computer assisted Career Clerk training program. Modules of this course are: what the job of a Career Clerk is; ... Read More
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2010
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“This bulletin highlights the ways career resource centers are being used in jails , prisons, and community supervision offices to improve the long-term employment prospects of offenders” (p.1). Sections of this publication include: common elements o... Read More
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2008
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Each year, more and more employers are requiring job applicants to apply online or at a computer kiosk. Offenders in prisons, jails, parole and probation offices, faith-based agencies, and community-based organizations can use this CD-ROM to practice... Read More
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2009
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Vermont’s Workforce Development Program is highlighted. Topics discussed include: creating a unique culture; the program’s core—a workforce development culture; Habits of Mind curriculum; workplace application; evidence of effectiveness; program repl... Read More
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2009
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“This instructional disk is intended to provide you with a comprehensive overview of Labor Market Information (LMI) and give you the informational tools to increase short-term and long-term employment outcomes for the offenders under your supervision... Read More
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2008
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This 3-hour program, originally broadcast August 2008, focused on the history and benefits of correctional industries and ways to balance competing interests. Employment is a critical factor in successful reentry. Career assistance, life skills, and ... Read More
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2010
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“The purpose of this bulletin is to explore the literature and summarize the empirical evidence related to the impact of employment on the criminal behavior of women” (p. 2). Sections comprising this publication are: female offender demographics; bar... Read More
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