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Skilled trades remain one of the most direct pathways from incarceration to family-sustaining employment. Virtual delivery makes it possible to offer these programs at scale — even in facilities without dedicated shop space or in-person instructors.
This guide walks correctional leaders through the building blocks of a virtual skilled-trades program: which trades to prioritize based on regional labor demand, how to combine self-paced coursework with hands-on credentialing, and how to align programming with employer and re-entry partners.
Use it as a planning reference when scoping new programming, refreshing existing curriculum, or making the case for funding.
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