Almost 10,000 South African inmates trained to fill skilled jobs
31 March 2014
Almost 10,000 inmates at South African correctional institutions have been trained as electricians, plumbers and builders as part of the government's efforts to develop qualified artisans to support the country's economy.
Mon, 31 Mar 2014Almost 10,000 inmates at South African correctional institutions have been trained as electricians, plumbers and builders as part of the government's efforts to develop qualified artisans to support the country's economy.
According to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), a total of 9,403 inmates received training in welding, electrical, plumbing, building, carpentry, painting, tiling and chef assistance in the 2013/13 financial year.
During 2012/13, a total 1,515 inmates per day worked in DCS production workshops where qualified artisans transferred skills to offenders in 10 woodwork and steelworks workshops, 19 textile workshops, one shoe factory, six bakeries and three sanitary towel manufacturing workshops.
In addition, 3,110 offenders were involved in agricultural activities each day.
According to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), a total of 9,403 inmates received training in welding, electrical, plumbing, building, carpentry, painting, tiling and chef assistance in the 2013/13 financial year.
During 2012/13, a total 1,515 inmates per day worked in DCS production workshops where qualified artisans transferred skills to offenders in 10 woodwork and steelworks workshops, 19 textile workshops, one shoe factory, six bakeries and three sanitary towel manufacturing workshops.
In addition, 3,110 offenders were involved in agricultural activities each day.
