Corcraft News and Product Updates

International\Navistar representatives went over all the mechanical aspects of the new tractors and their features with Corcraft drivers. One major change to the new tractors is the shift from manual transmissions to automatic transmissions. The orientation helped our drivers understand how to operate the new transmissions as well as become accustomed to the various safety features, such as lane awareness sensors.
 

Corcraft now has a total of 23 tractor trailers. New tractors provide added safety for not only our drivers, but other drivers on the road.

The inclusion of trailers equipped with automatic transmissions could also broaden the pool of potential drivers interested in employment with Corcraft. This could attract individuals who may not have applied previously due to the requirement that drivers know how to drive a manual transmission.

On January 10, 2024 Mid-State Correctional Facility, in collaboration with the Division of Correctional Industries (Corcraft), held an Abatement Program Graduation. Four Incarcerated Individuals were acknowledged for successfully completing the program, which consists of a five-day class and a certification exam.

The Abatement Program provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and certification necessary to help obtain a job handling asbestos-containing materials after release. The program supports Governor Hochul’s Jails to Jobs Initiative.

Learn more about Corcraft's Abatement services here. 

Eleven Incarcerated Individuals at Wallkill Correctional Facility currently participating in Corcraft's Correctional Industries Optical Program passed the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) exam. This exam is the recognized standard that leads to optical certification, which is nationally recognized and provides a platform to pursue a career as a NYS Licensed Optical Technician. Additionally, participants who have two years in the program and pass the exam can apply for Limited Credit Time Allowance, which may result in time reduced from their sentence.

Learn more about Corcraft's Eyewear offerings here.

Hudson Correctional Facility, in collaboration with the Division of Correctional Industries (Corcraft), held its first Abatement Program Graduation on July 14, 2023 wherein four Incarcerated Individuals were acknowledged for their successful completion of the program – a five day class with a certification exam following abatement procedures utilized by standard industry methods, including EPA, OSHA and NYS requirements.

Abatement Instructor, Keith Billets along with Environmental Education Association, Inc. Trainer, Paul Reid taught the class which now will provide these individuals with the opportunity to acquire job skills and acceptable work habits that transfer to jobs within the community upon reentry. This program further supports Governor Hochul’s Jails to Jobs Initiative.

Learn more about Corcraft's Abatement services here. 

Mark Riel, Corcraft’s Assistant Director for Operations, is featured in the National Correctional Industry Association’s Summer 2021 Edition of NCIA News: Why I Work in CI.

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