J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Elmore County neighboring Montgomery County has received a $150,000 to support job training for people who have been released from prison and are reentering society.
“Released prisoners who have served their sentences deserve the opportunity to successfully transition back into society and that starts with having the necessary training for employment,” said Gov. Kay Ivey in an announcement. “This training and guidance through J.F. Ingram will help link former inmates with employers who are seeking skilled workers.”
An announcement from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs cited data from the college saying that 94% of the prison population in the state will be eventually released and will need employment to meet parole requirements.
The college serves inmates at 17 correctional facilities and 12 Pardons and Paroles locations throughout Alabama, said the announcement.
“ADECA is pleased to join Gov. Ivey in support of this program and the inmates who are determined to successfully transition back into society,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
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...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM
CST MONDAY ALL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values, as low as 7 degrees across
northern counties to 15 degrees across southern counties, are
expected.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 7 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
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appropriate shelter from the cold.
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