A comprehensive registered pre-appreenticeship program in the construction trades supported through a U.S Department of Labor Reentry Training grant.
Each 8 week course of R3 provides participants with:
53 hours
of evidenced based cognitive curriculum delivered by
BCPS staff
40 hours
of classroom instruction at Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center
48 hours
of hands on experience working on Habitat for Humanity & Neighborhood
Housing Services
Properties*
R3 utilizes best practices to transform participants’ lives by improving employment outcomes by reducing recidivism. BCPS created this comprehensive program model that utilizes best practices in reentry programming and technical education.
Participants also receive:
Case Management
Mentoring
Flagger and OSHA Safety certifications
42 hours of additional workforce preparation, support, job placement and retention assistance
*From the program’s inception in October 2017, participants have contributed 7,700 hours to Habitat for Humanity and Neighborhood Housing Services.
72% are currently employed
92% have not recidivated
(As of 3rd Quarter 2019)