Wabash Valley Correctional to Host Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry Academy

(CARLISLE) – Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is hosting the Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry (HIRE) Academy for offenders. 

The academy consists of several workshops including, but not limited to, developing a resume, completing an application, interviewing, and resolving conflict.

WHAT:      Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry (HIRE) Academy
WHEN:      8 a.m. EST, Wednesday, October 2nd
WHO:        Arin Pritchard, IDOC HIRE Coordinator
WHERE:   Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
                    6908 Old US Highway 41 South
                    Carlisle, IN 47838

Background

In 2012, the state of Indiana created the Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry (HIRE) program under the umbrella of the Department of Workforce Development. In 2019, as part of Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda, the program and mission moved to the Indiana Department of Correction. HIRE’s mission is to help returning citizens reintegrate into society by providing workforce readiness training and partnering with Indiana businesses to create a pipeline of skilled workers.

The HIRE Academy is an important part of the process when it comes to preparing incarcerated individuals to return to the community.  It gives a unique opportunity for participants to address their questions in an open platform, as well as practice their interview skills.

Learn more about the HIRE Initiative on their website.        

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