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NC lands $4M grant to train, support former inmates entering workforce

NC lands $4M grant to train, support former inmates entering workforce

CHARLOTTE — North Carolina has secured a $4 million federal grant to help people leaving prison transition into the workforce.

Governor Josh Stein said the funding will boost job training and reentry support.

Through the help of the NC Works System, this initiative will serve inmates at eight correctional facilities.

It will provide career counseling, job skills, and second-chance employers.


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