Rule 125-4-2-.05 - Vocational Training(1) Vocational and self-improvement training courses shall be offered by each institution consistent with the training assets available to the institution or obtainable in the community and in accordance with the needs and desires of the inmates concerned.(2) New vocational programs must be based on employment potential and inmate interest and capabilities.(3) The goal of such training should be to provide a level of skills marketable in private industry.(4) As appropriate, the active support and assistance of Trades Advisory Councils, Department of Labor activities, State Area Vocational Technical Schools and similar organizations should be solicited.(5) Supplementary efforts should be employed to improve achieved skills through on-the-job training, work release, educational release and related programs designed to prepare the inmate for his (her) return to society.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 125-4-2-.05
Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. I, Par. (b); Ga. L. 1956, pp. 161, 170; 1969 p. 598; 1956, pp. 161, 171; 1956, pp. 161, 174 (O.C.G.A. 42-2-11); Ga. L. 1964, pp. 491, 492; 1970, pp. 318, 119 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-53); Ga. L. 1972, p. 838 (O.C.G.A. 42-10-2); Ga. L. 1956, pp. 161, 178 (O.C.G.A. 42-2-11); Ga. L. 1964, pp. 734, 735 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-57); Ga. L. 1968, pp. 1399, 1403 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-51).
Rule, entitled "Vocational Training," filed as Rule 415-4-2-.05 on November 14, 1981; effective December 4, 1984, renumbered as Rule 125-4-2-.05. Filed June 28, 1985; effective July 20, 1985, as specified by the Agency.