OAKLAND, Calif. – The city of Oakland is hiring parolees to help revitalize the city while continuing to rebuild their lives, officials announced this week.
A three-year, $12.4 million contract will fund the initiative under the Golden State Works Program, providing Oakland residents on parole with steady employment.
Parolees join Caltrans crews
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Participants will work alongside Caltrans crews to remove litter and perform beautification projects along freeways, highways, and expressways in Oakland.
Paid daily
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