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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an effort to break the cycle of incarceration, prisons are introducing coding programs to equip inmates with valuable tech skills. These initiatives aim to provide a second chance by preparing them for in-demand jobs in the tech industry. However, despite gaining technical expertise, many former inmates struggle to secure employment due to the stigma of a criminal record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn about this coding program in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2024\/12\/28\/business\/inmates-coding-jobs\/index.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “to<\/strong> jump through the hoops<\/strong>” mean? “For Gaetz, and her students, jumping through the hoops<\/strong> is worth it.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “to get<\/strong> hung up on something<\/strong>“. “Then he could hire whomever he wanted based on what they bring to the job today and not get hung up on anyone\u2019s past<\/strong>.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is a “stumbling block<\/strong>“? “This lack of connection, activists say, is one of the stumbling blocks<\/strong> to reform.”<\/em> Make a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Share your thoughts on this program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How can coding help former inmates reintegrate into society?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What can be done to reduce the stigma of hiring former inmates?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Should more prisons implement similar coding programs? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What are the biggest barriers that formerly incarcerated coders face when job hunting?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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