This is an employability program for incarcerated individuals in the prison system. The aim is to reduce recidivism and help with the occupational reintegration process after leaving prison.
Follow-up begins in the final months of the sentence and continues until the first year of release. A week before the inmates leave prison, a vocational development specialist identifies possible job vacancies, taking into account each individual’s skills, occupational experience ,and geographical area of residence.
The professional helps the inmate put together a work portfolio, including a resume, certifications obtained, possible job opportunities, and any additional resources or tools (e.g., bus tickets, clothes, supplies) to aid in the job search.