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Board hears updates on workforce and reentry grants, including New Leash on Life pilot
Summary
Staff reported outcomes and upcoming events for multiple grant-funded reentry programs: the First Step workforce course (EDSI), New Leash on Life (six‑month intensive program pairing participants with shelter dogs), PHMC reentry services, and an April 24 job fair tied to placement outcomes.
A county reentry administrator told the Jail Oversight Board that the First Step workforce development program (run by EDSI) concluded cohort 23 in March with four men completing the course, cohort 24 began March 10 with seven men, and five First Step graduates received employment offers at a March 24 job fair.
The administrator said cohort enrollment includes women meeting individually with career coaches until a full cohort can be formed, and reminded…
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