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At the Wynne Unit, inmates are gaining vital job skills to help them successfully reenter the workforce. Through a rigorous training program, they can earn over 6,000 hours toward apprenticeship certifications in the mechanics field. Similar hands-on apprenticeships throughout the state provide inmates with valuable trade skills and set the foundation for stable careers, safer communities, and more effective rehabilitation. Inmates with previous experience or simply an interest in learning a new

16K views · 65 reactions | ICYMI: Before his release in July, we sat down with then-inmate Anthony Fadley about his almost 25 years working in the TDCJ - John M. Wynne Unit Sign Shop. You can watch the original story below, and join us soon for an update on parolee Anthony Fadley's story! #TDCJ #Changing4Good #parole #success | Texas Department of Criminal Justice | Facebook

After walking by the Computer Recovery shop at the Wynne Unit, Inmate Andrew Reynolds became curious about computer programming. He quickly put in an I-60 and began a path toward knowledge and a future career. Just like Andrew, inmates across the state are encouraged to seek out training opportunities that have the potential to become a lucrative career upon release. Watch to see what he's learning and how it supports #TDCJ's 2030 Plan. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice