DeFUNIAK SPRINGS Five inmates at the Walton County Jail soon will re-enter society with a skill set they didn t have previously.
Each inmate now knows how to safely operate heavy-duty vehicles designed for construction tasks. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony for graduates of the heavy machinery operator s course on Tuesday, April 13.
The group is notably the first class of graduates since the vocational programs were suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The course instructor, Mark Simmons, congratulated the inmates and presented them with certificates Tuesday.
“I’m very proud of everyone up here. I believe everyone of you can have an opportunity to get a job and make yourself better. That’s my dream for you all,” Simmons said.