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VR Training Behind Bars | Birmingham News
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is pioneering a bold new approach: using virtual reality to let inmates explore over 30 career fields before they walk free, helping them find purpose and skills for real-world jobs. Backed by the Alabama Community College System’s Skills for Success initiative, this program bridges the gap between simulation and real training, with Sheriff Mark Pettway leading the charge to transform incarceration into a launchpad for employment and reintegration. Partnering with Lawson State Community College, the initiative aims to dismantle barriers to employment and…
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