Three inmates at the Worcester County Sheriff's Office took the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Commercial Learner's Permit exam. Representatives from the RMV were on-site to administer the test. This event marks the first instance in which the RMV administered a permit/license test behind the walls of a correctional facility in Massachusetts.
The programs at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office are innovative and forward-looking. This opportunity has been made possible by Emerge Career, a company that offers job training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.
Individuals became involved in this program in September of 2023, after a rigorous application process. Since then, those inmates participating in the program have completed 40-50 hours of online coursework, covering topics such as commercial driver’s license theory, job readiness and search, and individual coaching sessions.
These individuals may attend a 10–12-week CDL Class A Driving Training course after their release. The fees associated with the program are paid for through a grant secured by Emerge Career. Once completed, Emerge Career will work with participants on a range of potential employment opportunities within the trucking industry.
Emerge Careers, the RMV, and WCSO, are working towards providing the skills for inmates to obtain sustainable, well-paying careers after incarceration. Job readiness training leads to decreased rates of recidivism and safer communities in Worcester County
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