Topic 1: Developing Labor Programs within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities:

The implementation of California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) adult Career Technical Education (CTE) labor programs within Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) institutions. What steps did PIA take to establish, develop, and maintain a partnership with local labor unions to implement a labor pre-apprentice program with DJJ and adult facilities.  

Presenters: 
Rusty Bechtold - Assistant General Manager, Workforce Development Branch; California Prison Industry Authority 
Anna Thornhill - Chief, Workforce Development Branch; California Prison Industry Authority

Topic 2: Youth Pay for Career Technical Education (CTE) Training:

CALPIA aligned its CTE programs with a youth pay structure within DJJ that was centered around DJJ’s established youth incentive-based system.  Youth overall program participation was tied to their CALPIA pay to incentivize their daily behavior to maintain the highest program level possible.  

Presenter: 
Mark A. Blaser - Superintendent, Ventura Youth Correctional Facility DJJ (Retired); Special Consultant; California Prison Industry Authority
Rusty Bechtold - Assistant General Manager, Workforce Development Branch; California Prison Industry Authority

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