PrintEd Provides Hope For Jailhouse Printers --Michelson

“Inmates have to actually apply and interview for the (print shop) jobs,” explains instructor Eric Dye, who took charge of the prison’s graphic communications program in July 2007. “John was hired because of his skills and qualifications coming out of our PrintEd program. He’s proud that, even at 41, he is continuing his education and training. The momentum is beginning to build, and we will have more and more students working toward this achievement. They’re really motivated.” Donohew adds that a partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology will also allow prisoners to take college-level classes, and even earn a two-year associate’s degree in printing.