Hometown Heroes -- Reaching Out, From Within

Personally hand-picking and interviewing the applicants, Weber makes his selections based on qualifications that include “work skills, ability to communicate, good attitude and friendliness, and an eagerness to succeed or get back into life.”

Considering the printing industry is experiencing a labor shortage, Weber says other printers could benefit from hiring ex-offenders, who are usually quite competent working with machinery. “Other skills they bring are enthusiasm and gratitude to work, willingness to follow work orders and a sense of satisfaction of giving back to employers/owners.”