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From Gang Bangers to Web Developers?
evenprime asks: "The Economist is running an article about a program that takes gang members in Milwaukee, sends them through rehab, and
teaches them web development so that they can have a decent paying job. I think this type of program - one that gives people the ability to help themselves - is a great idea, and it is something that many of us could help with. Do slashdot readers know of any similar programs in other places? If so, what type of qualifications do you think they would require before allowing someone to help teach web design?" Such programs are just too damned cool. Are there any others like it?
Be a law abiding citizen and pay for training out of your own pocket.
Does anyone else see something wrong with this?
If you were an employer, would you hire one of these guys???
Drug and crime convictions...
First they have to pass an interview. Then they have to pass the urine test. *hah*
And how many employees would feel safe knowing that there are gang members working along side of them. I don't think that bringing violence INTO the workplace is such a good idea... considering that we're trying to get it OUT of the workplace.
I don't think the Crips and Blood will do well adhereing to the "corporate casual" dress code.
I can hear it already....
employer: "Sorry Julio, you can't wear your gang colors to work."
Julio: "Fuck you maing, step off befoah I buss a cap in yo ass! Foo!"
SIDE NOTE: If I was a web developer I'd be enraged about this article - as it's saying that illiterate criminals can do your job!
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Great - now I'll have to put up with co-workers that say stuff like: "Shit bizatch, that muther-fuckin' Linux be phat!" ;-)