A new initiative in Pennsylvania aims to help inmates gain marketable skills through a tattoo apprenticeship program at a state correctional facility. The program, run by the Department of Corrections, will provide inmates with training in the tattooing trade, offering a potential pathway to employment upon release. Officials hope the initiative will reduce recidivism by equipping participants with a certified skill set. Details on eligibility, curriculum, and partnerships with industry professionals remain under development.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is launching a tattoo apprenticeship program at SCI Frackville to give inmates an opportunity to learn the tattooing trade and develop skills for employment ...