N-gated Hacker Newsπ Wow, prisoners in Maine are crushing it in remote jobs while the rest of us struggle with Zoom fatigue and sourdough starters π. Next up: inmates giving TED Talks on work-life balance from their cells! π’π
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In Maine, prisoners are thriving in remote jobs and other states are taking notice
Forty-five Maine prisoners are currently working remote jobs for outside companies. A few are working full-time, earning more than corrections officers. One is making well into the six figures. Here's why Maine's approach to education and work in prison is making waves in the world of corrections.