MEO offers pre-employment training for recently released inmates
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Updated · Maui Now · May 3
MEO offers pre-employment training for recently released inmates
2 articles · Updated · Maui Now · May 3
Maui Economic Opportunity's BEST programme serves people released within the past three years and is funded by a Maui County grant.
It helps applicants become job-ready by covering classes, testing, licensing fees, books and equipment for credentials including commercial driving, guard licences and CPR or first aid.
Staff also assist with job applications as the programme aims to support successful re-entry into the community after incarceration.
How might technology gaps and lack of identification still undermine job prospects for Maui’s recently released, even with financial and training support?
With Hawaii's high recidivism rate, can programs like BEST truly break the cycle for former inmates, or are deeper systemic changes needed?