Overview
This program is a joint Industry and Sheltered Workshop effort that employs incarcerated individuals from the Intermediate Care Program and others with disabilities in producing 15 styles of polyester-nylon bristle paint brushes and six sizes of nylon paint roller covers. Supervision of the program is provided by a Vocational Instructor.
The sheltered paintbrush and roller workshop operates in two modules (AM and PM), each capable of programming 12-15 participants.
Students are provided an opportunity to acquire job skills and acceptable work habits by participating in a production oriented environment, operating equipment, and meeting production schedules and quality standards. Efficiency and quality are stressed in all shops.
A high school diploma or HSE is required to participate.
Job titles include Brush Maker and Roller Maker.
Offered at Elmira.