Computer Instructor Goes Above and Beyond in Erie

Kintock-Erie Computer Lab Instructor Amar Jones has shown an excellent level of dedication toward assisting reentrants with obtaining employment.

He developed a curriculum for both group home and parole violator reentrants that is geared toward computer literacy, interviewing skills and not only obtaining employment but also skills to help the reentrants retain their employment.

Amar went to each dorm area and promoted his classes directly to the reentrants, who were able to see firsthand his enthusiasm towards assisting them. He has also volunteered to assist the parole violator reentrants with conducting Jumaah services inside of the classroom. Amar donated religious reading material and Islamic attire (kufi) to the reentrants who participated.

In a short period of time, Amar has provided the reentrants with the skills that they need to assist them with their reentry into the community, while also ensuring that the no-movement reentrants (PV) can still participate in religious services while they are confined to the facility.

Kintock-Erie is a facility that contracts with the DOC's Bureau of Community Corrections to provide reentry services.