Vehicles for Change - Virtual Reality Training Program in MD Corrections Institute for Women

Workforce Development​​​​​

Grant: $25,000

Vehicles for Change, a national organization based in Baltimore, empowers families with financial challenges to achieve economic and personal independence through car ownership and technical training. Vehicles for Change has created the only virtual reality training program in the United States geared toward preparing incarcerated women for jobs as automotive technicians. Last year, in a pilot program, students were trained to do basic car repair: use an auto lift, complete an oil change, replace a set of brakes and remove and replace a tire. With VFC’s connections, women can be placed in jobs with starting wages from $15-$20/hour. Our funding will allow 30 inmates to engage in this exciting and innovative 6-week program.