The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has been awarded a nearly $1 million grant to support workforce reentry for individuals who were formerly incarcerated. The grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Justice, aims to help former inmates transition into the workforce by providing job training, support services, and other career development resources. The funding is intended to reduce the risk of recidivism and offer former inmates a chance at a new life beyond incarceration.
In a statement, Commissioner Sarah Swanson announced the grant, highlighting its importance in dismantling employment barriers, enhancing public safety, and reducing the burden on law enforcement and the court system. The grant will support individuals returning to Montana after serving federal prison sentences, linking them to education and training opportunities, such as apprenticeships, to help jumpstart their new careers.
Research has shown that stable employment is crucial in reducing recidivism rates, and this grant will help provide vital resources to aid individuals in securing stable and fulfilling careers. Using previous grant funds, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has already been successfully executing similar programs and will now be able to expand their efforts with the additional funding. For more information about the program, individuals can contact Sam Loveridge at 406-670-8522.
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