A new program is helping incarcerated firefighters in California transition into jobs with Cal Fire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a bill to give formerly incarcerated firefighters in the state credentials that match the requirements for entry-level jobs at Cal Fire.
The bill standardizes the credentials they receive upon release from prison, and gives them priority for certain positions. The career pathway provides a critical opportunity for a six-figure income, state pension, and meaningful, essential work.
Prior to this bill being signed into law, the paperwork was reportedly more cumbersome and less official for accessing job opportunities.
Why is this good news? After leaving prison, incarcerated people in general often struggle to find work, a contributing factor to recidivism. Incarcerated firefighters get real, quality, on-the-job experience that can and should easily translate to a viable career upon release, without being needlessly prohibitive. This bill helps clear the way.
The number of people living in extreme poverty has declined dramatically over the last 200 years
Sometimes the very best progress in the world happens slowly and steadily. That’s the case for people living in extreme poverty. Just 200 years ago, more than 80% of the world lived in extreme poverty — today, it’s under 9%.
As late as 1820, nearly 84% of people in the world lived in extreme poverty. In 1981, it was still 42% — it took 160 years for extreme poverty rates to fall by half. Since, it’s dramatically sped up, with the latest assessment putting the figure at 8.6%, and it continues to decline.
While that still represents millions of people around the world, it’s proof that progress is not only possible; we can continually, exponentially improve.
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