How a U.S. Dept. of Labor grant could help reduce repeat crime in Mobile

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Recently released prisoners in Mobile County could soon receive help finding employment due to a United States Department of Labor grant.

According to a Mobile County Sheriff's Office press release, $1.5 million was awarded to the workforce investment program Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment for helping people re-enter their community and workforce after being incarcerated at Metro Jail.

The release said SWAPTE will partner with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office over three years to identify 150 "justice-involved individuals" and get them the training they need to secure jobs.

Officials said the goal of the grant and partnership is to help reduce repeat crimes.

“It is our hope that this will reduce recidivism in Metro Jail and provide those who are
willing to participate a chance to better their lives as well as their familie...