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Wisconsin Prison Job Training: A Path to Second Chances

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 Can learning a trade behind bars help reduce repeat offenses? Wisconsin’s correctional system uses vocational training and apprenticeships to prepare incarcerated individuals for careers in fields like manufacturing and construction after release. By turning prison work into marketable skills, these programs aim to strengthen public safety while helping meet workforce needs across the state.