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Davis Tech programs give incarcerated individuals hope for the future SALT LAKE CITY—107 students graduated from Davis Tech at the Utah Department of Corrections last week. The program provides skills to help them transition from prison back into the community.
Once in a blue moon
It’s a common phrase for something that really doesn’t happen that often, but skywatchers had the opportunity to see not only a blue moon but a super blue moon. CNN reported that on the evening of Aug. 19, the rare crossover of a super moon and blue moon peaked in the afternoon and early evening. The super moon refers to the moment in the lunar cycle when the moon is closest to the Earth. During this time, the moon can appear much brighter, and slightly bigger than average. A blue moon, despite the name, does not appear more blue than normal, but rather, according to CNN, is defined as “the third full moon of an astronomical season with four full moons.”
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
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t was a proud day last week for 107 students who graduated from Davis Technical College at the Utah Department of Corrections. Davis Tech and UDC partner to provide skills to help incarcerated individuals transition back into the community. “We’ve been providing this service for 15 years,” said Dan Powers, Director of Rehabilitative Programs for Davis Tech. “There are nine programs overall. We’ve added women’s programs in IT and web and graphic design. Those have proven to be very popular.” All of the programs are industry driven, he said. “We look at where the needs are to provide high paying good jobs after incarceration.” Students have to reach a certain benchmark for prison guidelines to receive permission level, said Powers. “They have to be a high school graduate and they’re not going to be moved so that they have enough time to complete the program. We let them pick where their interests lie.” It takes about eight to 12 months to complete the program, he said. “Everything is exactly what we have on our (Davis Tech) campus. All of the equipment we have on campus is what students expect to see.” Students can get enough credits to go halfway through an associate degree, said Powers. “At Snow College with a certificate they can complete the rest of the associate degree online
NEWS IN BRIEF
DNC kicks off in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention started Monday, Aug. 19 marked with pro-Palestinian protests in the streets outside the convention. The convention itself kicked off with a handingoff of the baton from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris. Confidence was extremely high during the convention, with many expressing their belief that Harris was a shoo-in for the presidency. Biden also expressed his thanks for the support of those in attendance, and he, and others all affirmed their support for Harris, her campaign, and that in their opinion, she is the best choice for president.
LT. GOV. DEIDRE HENDERSON congratulates Davis Technical College graduates at a ceremony at the Utah Department of Corrections.
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at the prison.” The program has grown over time, he said. “The department of corrections has shifted focus. These skills go a long way to prevent individuals from going back into custody.”
Powers said Davis Tech works on contract with the UDC. “We’re funded through them. One way is an inmate phone account. That’s when an individual calls a family or friend the Please see PROGRAM pg. 2
Oldest person in the world passes away
The latest person to hold the record for the oldest person on Earth just passed away this week at the age of 117, as reported by CNN. Maria Branyas Morera was born in the United States but spent much of her life in Spain. Morera’s family reported that she passed peacefully, in her sleep, which was exactly the way she had hoped to go.
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