VIDEO: RVTI Training Program Partners With Indiana Department Of Correction

The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has recently partnered with the Indiana Department of Correction to pilot an RV technician training program at the Indiana Westville Correctional Facility. This program is a hands-on, competency-based program designed by subject matter experts. These industry experts from across the RV industry have identified the key areas of required knowledge and expertise needed to develop a well-rounded, practical training and certification program.

"I think the guys that are in the first class are going to really succeed," said Shane Schwartzkopf, a program instructor. "They're really mechanically inclined. A lot of times in these vocational classes, once you get the tools in their hand, they take off, and I don't have any doubt that's how it's going to be for these ten guys too."

"The jobs are out there," added Kenneth Watts, the Westville Deputy Warden of Re-Entry. "There's tons of jobs out there, so our hope is that these guys will get the skill sets and be able to get jobs. They'll get out there, they won't re-offend, and they'll have a successful re-entry back into society."

Check out a video of their partnership below.