: Partners like Colorado Saddlery have paid inmates up to $5.25 an hour, a significant wage compared to other prison jobs. Notable Examples
: The work provides a stable labor force for saddleries while teaching prisoners valuable, marketable skills. Prison on the Saddle [Final]
These initiatives are often considered elite "perks" within the correctional system because of the high level of trust and skill required. : Partners like Colorado Saddlery have paid inmates up to $5
: Inmates in these programs are typically the most trustworthy in the facility, as they must work with prohibited items like knives, scissors, and chemicals. Prison on the Saddle [Final]
: A long-standing partnership with Colorado Saddlery where inmates tool and assemble saddles, sometimes continuing as quality-control inspectors upon release.