Training inmates with mental health disorders for IT jobs

Evan Jones November 21, 2011 1 min read

Federal funds will soon pay to train inmates for careers in computer technology. The Tech Careers program is targeted at non-violent offenders with mental health disorders. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.

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