IN2WORK GRADUATION
- Putnam County Sheriff
- Nov 4, 2024
- 1 min read
Nov. 4, 2024
As part of our mission to reduce recidivism in the jail, we've partnered with our food service provider, Aramark, to teach food service skills to inmates through their education program In2Work.
Last week four of our inmates graduated from the six-week program. As part of the program inmates had to pass the SafeServe certification. The average passing score is about 80 percent. All four of our graduates passed at 90 percent or higher.
For the graduation we invited not only people in the corrections and judicial system, but also community leaders and business owners. When released these four graduates are employable in the food service industry, providing them a means to earn income after their sentences are fulfilled.
Following the ceremony the graduates treated those in attendence to some of their culinary skills serving prime beef sliders, chicken Alfredo and homemade banana pudding.
We are looking forward to other future work-release programs with our community partners. By engaging in private-public partnerships we will be able to assist our inmates in education, trade skills and employment.
Special thanks to Aramark and facility manager Craig Cargill for bringing this program to our jail and supporting our mission to reduce recidivism. Also thanks to Chef James and Mr. Blue for teaching the program!
Really enjoyed reading about the In2Work graduation and how much pride everyone took in those four graduates earning real skills. It reminded me how access to the right guidance, whether through hands-on programs or even online algebra class help, can completely change someone’s confidence and future options. The fact that all four passed SafeServe with such high scores says a lot about the instruction and effort. The ceremony showed what focused support can truly accomplish.
Inmates graduating and passing servesafe with 90 percent or higher means this level of determination is practically at the max setting. The key point is that the average passing score is only 80%, but these guys accelerating to 90% is an auto-win – that's the seriousness of it. Passing this precise test is harder than overcoming the geometry dash level extreme demon, by maintaining smooth, subtle clicks to avoid failing under pressure! What a captivating comeback journey!
What a wonderful celebration of hard work and growth! The In2Work graduates truly embody determination and fresh beginnings. It’s that same sense of achievement and pride reflected in the George Springer Toronto Blue Jays Home Run Jacket, symbolizing dedication and passion.
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