18 ex-convicts in Franklin and Hampshire counties receive a $165k grant for a workforce training program as part of the $2.6m Re-Entry Workforce Development initiative.

18 ex-convicts in Franklin and Hampshire counties receive a $165k grant for a workforce training program, part of the $2.6m Re-Entry Workforce Development initiative. Led by Community Action Pioneer Valley, the program targets culinary, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare sectors, offering job skills, placement, and case management support. The program lasts 5-7 weeks, followed by 2-4 weeks of on-the-job training.