This will be my little catch you up info-gram for those who have missed a step.You know normally good things and jail are not synonymous, but I'm finding a few good things. And this is surprising even me.I mean its jail, but so many good things are going on.Sadly most of the youngsters are not taking advantage of it. You would be surprised at what they offer. From schooling to the trades; janitorial training, solar panel installation, Edwin's culinary courses, computer training, dog training, and even the simplest of things, like GED.
Take me for instance. I never drew or painted anything in my life.There is an art teacher here, Ms. Fye, who sat me down and in five weeks I completed a self-portrait and painted a cat that was so good it was framed. Just wish I had more time take more classes.When I talk about my greatest teachers in life, she would be at the top. She taught me that I could do something I never dreamed I could do.
I have been in this prison a little over a year now and I have completed over 50 programs. In four weeks, I will have completed Edwin's cooking program. In five more weeks, I will have completed Photovoltaic, the solar panel installation program. On September 16th,I start Ashland University"s Business Administration's Basic Business Course.
I have already completed a Certified Paralegal Program out of Ohio University. If I can do all this within the last two years at 59 years young, can you imagine what one of these young brothers could come out of here with? And that's what I mentor to them now--don't miss opportunities. Whatever you want to do is available here. Prison can again be about rehabilitation. All you have to do is take advantage of it. I have...Next step,teaching that there is a better direction in doing the right thing...
Til next time...Arthur...
