The NCCF Print, Sewing and Digital Sign Vocational Shops are cooperative programs run in conjunction with LA Works.
There are 5 LA Works school teachers assigned to the 3 programs. They work alongside civilian and sworn department personnel to train up to 200 assigned inmates as they produce the many necessary items used by the Sheriff's Department and other County Departments.
The Sign Shop provides inmates the opportunity to learn basic computer-aided fabrication as they are introduced to graphic arts design. Fabrication techniques are also taught as vinyl printed signs and banners, engraved signs and awards, and vehicle graphics for the Department are produced. In addition to signs, they also produce engraved awards such as plaques, trophies and medallions.
The shops offer several benefits to both inmates and the department. Inmates in these vocational programs are housed together and receive hands-on training in various specialties that can lead to school issued certificates for each module they complete.
The individual jobs they complete during training are in-house jobs required to be performed to meet existing needs within the county, resulting in cost savings for the department.
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Good training produces benefits to both students and taxpayers
A variety of signs are produced
Public events benefit from products made in the NCCF Sign Shop
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