(a) The Recidivism Reduction System shall include policies for the Department of Corrections to enter into partnerships with:(1) A nonprofit or other private organization that will deliver programs or meaningful activities on a volunteer basis, including without limitation faith-based, art-based, and community-based organizations;(2) An institution of higher education that will provide instruction on a volunteer basis or through scholarships, Pell Grants, or other means not impacting the department's budget;(3) Private entities that will:(A) Deliver career technical education, vocational training, or certifications;(B) Provide equipment to facilitate career technical education, vocational training, or employment opportunities for inmates; or(C) Employ inmates or assist inmates in finding employment; and(4) Industry-sponsored organizations that will deliver workforce development, apprenticeships, or training on a voluntary or no cost basis or for a licensure fee only.
(1) A nonprofit or other private organization that will deliver programs or meaningful activities on a volunteer basis, including without limitation faith-based, art-based, and community-based organizations;
(2) An institution of higher education that will provide instruction on a volunteer basis or through scholarships, Pell Grants, or other means not impacting the department's budget;
(3) Private entities that will:(A) Deliver career technical education, vocational training, or certifications;(B) Provide equipment to facilitate career technical education, vocational training, or employment opportunities for inmates; or(C) Employ inmates or assist inmates in finding employment; and
(A) Deliver career technical education, vocational training, or certifications;
(B) Provide equipment to facilitate career technical education, vocational training, or employment opportunities for inmates; or
(C) Employ inmates or assist inmates in finding employment; and
(4) Industry-sponsored organizations that will deliver workforce development, apprenticeships, or training on a voluntary or no cost basis or for a licensure fee only.
(b) The department shall coordinate with the Chief Workforce Officer annually to ensure career technical education programs and other relevant programs align with community workforce opportunities upon reentry.