chance. teaching them real world business skills. it is already proving to be a huge success. (applause) there may not be a prouder moment for these 64 inmates at the cleveland correctional center, with family and friends looking on it is the first time most of them have ever worn a cap and gown. graduation from the prison entrepreneur program is an opportunity to create a new future in a world that is not always for giving to those with their history. if it helps them get a job on the outside why not help them get their own businesses and create their own opportunities. the pep is a tough one. houston based charity connects business leaders and convicted felons for a business boot camp that prepareings participants for their eventual release. it is 6 months of intensive training that focuses as much on
six universities including ucla now offering special business classes for veterans help them reintegrate them back to the working world. it takes a few weeks and best part, it s free. corporations and individuals who need to open up a program like this to recognize and say thank you to men and women. reporter: the big question, is this business boot camp working? apparently so. there are hundreds of success stories. in fact, sergeant first class you thau met in this piece, started his own nonprofit group right here in southern california. so they appear to be developing back into the issues and getting back into the work force. gregg: good for them.