Printing Puts Youths On Right Track

"A hands-on approach is a great way for the students to learn," adds Chobany. "It's amazing how fast they take to the machinery and computers. It really prepares them for when they get into the job market."

Student Sanbeira Thlang is preparing to finish his program at Glen Mills and has already made some connections with a printing company near his hometown in Stockton, Calif. Thlang recently earned a one-week home pass for good behavior, and while there he visited a nearby printer, where he was allowed to run a press by himself.