Incarcerated Women in Athens-Clarke County Learn Construction Skills for Better Futures
In Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, a unique program is empowering women incarcerated at the local jail. Jasmine Peters, a participant, is learning construction skills that she hopes will open up job opportunities upon her release.
Peters is part of the Future Foundations Jail Resident Construction Program, which began in 2024. The program, run by manager Jonathan Sims, teaches hands-on trade skills through eight-hour workshops held every other week. Currently incarcerated for about two months, Peters finds the program life-altering. She is using her newfound skills to help build a playhouse, which will be auctioned at the Clarke County Sheriff's Office Fall Festival.
The program has brought Peters closer to other women in her unit. It aims to reduce recidivism and help formerly incarcerated individuals find jobs and affordable housing. The construction industry, known for its willingness to hire people with criminal records, provides opportunities for those released from jail. Tech Ready Athens-Clarke County, the organization behind the program, offers craft training to incarcerated women to improve their reentry into the labor market.
Jasmine Peters is one of many women benefiting from the Future Foundations Jail Resident Construction Program. By learning a new trade, she hopes to secure a job and build a better future for herself upon release. The program, started by Jonathan Sims in 2024, is not only teaching valuable skills but also fostering a sense of community among the women and connecting them with potential employers.
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