Prison Entrepreneurship Training Program
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Prison Entrepreneurship Training Program

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CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

John Jackson on Turning a Life Sentence Into a Second Chance

Host: Casey Baugh

Timestamp: 50:09 - 51:25

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Summary

Develop a structured program that provides entrepreneurship training to incarcerated individuals, equipping them with the skills needed to create their own businesses upon release. The program would include workshops, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, and resources for business planning and execution. This addresses the high recidivism rates by offering ex-offenders a viable path to economic independence, thereby reducing the likelihood of returning to crime. Potential collaborations with organizations like Defy, which already facilitate entrepreneurship training in prisons, can provide a framework for implementation. This program would target not only the incarcerated but also communities affected by incarceration, promoting social change and economic upliftment.

Categorization

Business Model
Community
Target Founder
Generalist
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
6-12 months
Initial Investment
< $10,000

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
8/10
Market Potential
9/10
Evidence
8/10
Overall
8/10
Found on September 3, 2025 • Analyzed on September 3, 2023 7:35 AM

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