April 2007 - Posts

Recent Articles

• Feedback from the field needed!

  Policy Issues Impacting Career and Workforce Development Services for Individuals who have been Incarcerated By Diana M. Bailey As a member of the 2006-2007 NCDA Leadership Academy , I have been reviewing national, state and local practices that support career and workforce development strategies for people who have been incarcerated and will be returning... Read More » Posted Apr 25 2007, 10:23 AM by Scott with no comments | 1,471 views

• "Improve odds for parolees" - A Wichita Eagle Editorial

  On 4/21/07, an editorial ran in the Wichita Eagle in support of Kansas's reentry strategy. You can read the full article right here . Read More » Posted Apr 24 2007, 09:31 AM by Scott with no comments | 1,447 views

• OWDS Graduation Spring 2007 (video)

  Congratulations to the OWDS Spring 2007 graduates! This video contains a brief clip from the graduation ceremony. Format: aspx Duration: 2:08 Read More » Posted Apr 23 2007, 10:24 AM by Scott with no comments | 1,220 views

• Department of Labor grant opportunities

  Filed under: Grants, Department of Labor

  New Department of Labor Grant to Aid Ex-Prisoners Preparing Ex-Offenders for the Workplace Through Beneficiary-Choice Contracting; Solicitation for Grant Applications Background: The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is pleased to announce a competition for grants totaling approximately $5 million for faith-based... Read More » Posted Apr 17 2007, 09:24 AM by Scott with no comments | 2,305 views

• Collaboration Shines in the Silver State of Nevada

  by U.S. Probation Officer Barbara J. Hunt ( Nevada ) In May of 2006, the U.S. Probation Office in the District of Nevada commenced an employment program. As a kick-off to the program, we created Employment Development Corners, which are located in the lobbies of our Reno and Las Vegas offices. Each corner highlights resources, upcoming events, and education... Read More » Posted Apr 16 2007, 09:25 AM by Scott with no comments | 1,628 views

• Judiciary Committee Approves Second Chance Act

  Exerpt from the National HIRE Network: "The Second Chance Act, legislation that seeks to help States and localities better address the needs of individuals reentering the community from the criminal justice system, was reintroduced in the House of Representatives on March 20 th and in the Senate on March 30 th . Representative Danny Davis (D-IL... Read More » Posted Apr 02 2007, 03:00 PM by Scott with no comments | 1,803 views