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Prison to Purpose: Building Futures Behind Bars is a podcast presented by the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) that explores the transformative power of job training and rehabilitation within California's state prisons.Prison to Purpose…
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Families of Incarcerated: Stories of Hope, Strength, and Love (opens the original)
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In this episode of Prison to Purpose , we shift the focus to the families whose lives are deeply impacted by incarceration. Meet David and Sharronda, two family members with different journeys but a shared commitment to hope, resilience, and unwavering support. Through their personal stories, they offer an honest look at the challenges of loving someone who is in prison, the emotional toll of separation, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. Their experiences provide encouragement fo
The Road to Redemption (opens the original)
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In this episode of Prison to Purpose, we sit down with Tommy DeLuna, Employment Specialist for the St. Vincent de Paul's Exodus Project which offers mentoring and extensive resources to people coming out of incarceration and returning home. Hear how Tommy went from being Captain of his high school football team to incarceration. Tommy reflects on his life and shares how a CALCTRA job training program at California State Prison, Corcoran helped him with valuable job skills and self-esteem. Hear h
The Story Behind the Killer Bread: Dave Dahl’s Journey (opens the original)
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In this powerful episode of Prison to Purpose , Dave Dahl, co-founder of Dave's Killer Bread, shares his remarkable journey from incarceration to building a multimillion-dollar company. You have most likely seen Dave's Killer Bread on store shelves without knowing the incredible story behind the man and the brand. Dave reflects on how the skills he developed through a job training program while incarcerated helped shape his future and ultimately played a role in his entrepreneurial success. He s
The Story Behind the Killer Bread: Dave Dahl's Journey (opens the original)
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In this powerful episode of Prison to Purpose , Dave Dahl, co-founder of Dave's Killer Bread, shares his remarkable journey from incarceration to building a multimillion-dollar company. You have most likely seen Dave's Killer Bread on store shelves without knowing the incredible story behind the man and the brand. Dave reflects on how the skills he developed through a job training program while incarcerated helped shape his future and ultimately played a role in his entrepreneurial success. He s
Built Through Opportunity – Louis Frazier Success Story (opens the original)
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In this episode of Prison to Purpose , we sit down with Louis Frazier, a CALCTRA success story whose journey highlights the power of education, training, and opportunity. After graduating from CALCTRA's Metal Fabrication and Computer-Aided Design (Auto-CAD) program at Folsom State Prison, Louis used the skills he developed to build a successful career after incarceration. Through hands on training, Louis gained real world skills and experience needed to pursue a career in the industry. Since ret
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