I’m taking this time to try and put into words how the ACI program has influenced my time here in DOC and to try and express my gratitude for the experience and opportunity they’ve provided me.

I began working at Fiesta Canning in March 2016. Having four years left on my sentence at the time, I felt very privileged to have the chance to get a job where I’d be able to save some money for my release. However, Fiesta (ACI) has given me more than just a way to make money. Over the past few years I’ve not only put to use some of the knowledge I already possessed, but have become knowledgeable in many other areas and gained skills I’d never thought possible before. I feel these skills could be put to use upon release to obtain a good job if need be.

I really enjoy learning and I am very grateful to ACI for the opportunity they have provided for me. With the retention I’ll have accrued, I’ll be able to have a greater chance at success upon release. The extra money will definitely help to provide for me until my income starts rolling in.

So, ultimately I feel ACI is an amazing program for the Department of Corrections and I honestly feel they affect many lives in a positive way.

Thank you ACI