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EMCC certifies inmates for productive life after prison
These graduates enrolled in the newly created construction skills program, hoping the training will help them land good-paying jobs upon their release.
Posted: Jun 30, 2021 7:29 PM
Posted By: Alvin Ivy
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) - On Wednesday, seven inmates of the Clay County Detention Center received certificates during graduation ceremonies at East Mississippi Community College’s (EMCC) West Point-Clay County Center.
These graduates enrolled in the newly created construction skills program, hoping the training will help them land good-paying jobs upon their release.
Before enrolling in the class, the inmates had to take the WorkKeys exam to assess proficiency in the subjects like math and literacy.