(Riverton, WY) – The Wyoming Department of Corrections shared today, May 7, they are recognizing Angela Mason for her outstanding and exemplary contributions to her team in the Riverton Probation and Parole office and the entire Department of Corrections.
Angela was nominated by her peers and was selected as one of Field Services Employees of the Year for 2020.
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“We are grateful for Angela’s positivity, energy, and her focus on improving the lives of those she encounters every day!” said the WDOC.
Her co-workers shared the following:
“While Angela’s position is that of a support staff, this past year and Angela’s efforts have proven how invaluable this position is to the local District, but throughout the Department. Angela commenced her employment during a very uncertain time. She embraced the challenge of receiving her training in an unconventional manner, applied feedback received, while maintaining a positive attitude. Angela quickly demonstrated
State awards $1.6M in grants for technical skills programs in Western Massachusetts
Updated Dec 10, 2020;
SPRINGFIELD Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday announced $11.7 million in vocational skills grants for educational institutions statewide, including approximately $1.6 million for programs in Western Massachusetts.
The grants include $300,000 for the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department for inmate training and $250,000 for the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in Springfield.
The grants are intended to help update equipment and expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education, according to an announcement from the governor’s office.
“At a critical time in our Commonwealth, these Skills Capital Grants will increase flexibility and support for schools and educational institutions to launch new programs and help more students develop important technical skills and prepare them for high-demand industries,” Baker said. “As our economy moves f