RI program connects women at the ACI with in-demand manufacturing jobs

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RI program connects women at the ACI with in-demand manufacturing jobs

BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — A woman who served 20 months at the ACI for felony counts of possession and delivery of drugs is now employed with a savings account and college credits. She said it's all thanks to a state-run program aimed at connecting incarcerated women with manufacturing jobs. "It helps a lot to have a job, the program, my family and friends," said the woman, who wished to remain anonymous. The program offers manufacturing training t…