Once a year, CSI staff from 6 different locations are able to come together to train, network and team build. This year’s gathering occurred on December 20th. The day culminated with a reentry panel. Each of the four panel members had at least one year of CSI job training prior to reentry. The panel shared valuable insight into the impact CSI had on their incarceration and subsequent work opportunities. Several CSI staff commented that it was very rewarding to see how their daily work had a significant impact on the success of those reentering the workforce. CSI is very proud to be a part of their reentry story.

One panel member summarized his CSI experience: “My employment with CSI was greatly appreciated as it gave me a sense of self-worth during a time in my life when that’s all I really had to hold onto. CSI shop Supervisors all treated me with dignity and respect. Going to work every day and learning new skills renewed my confidence in myself that I could go out and be successful!”

Thank you to our panel members and many wishes for their continued success!