Aramark’s IN2WORK Job Skills Program Turns 20: Educational Path in Correctional Facilities Has Grown to 32 States, more than 290 Programs, and more than 14,000 Graduates
Aramark Correctional Services is marking the 20th anniversary of its IN2WORK (I2W) program, which provides education and industry certifications to incarcerated individuals. The program offers ServSafe Managers certification from the National Restaurant Association and a Certified Specialist certificate from the National Retail Federation in Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics.
Since its inception, I2W has expanded to 32 states with over 290 programs, graduating more than 14,000 students. The program includes food and warehouse safety training through classroom and hands-on instruction. In the past five years, Aramark has awarded over $170,000 in scholarships to program graduates and their families.
Aramark Correctional Services celebra il 20° anniversario del suo programma IN2WORK (I2W), che fornisce istruzione e certificazioni di settore a individui incarcerati. Il programma offre la certificazione ServSafe Managers dall'Associazione Nazionale dei Ristoranti e un certificato di Specialista Certificato dalla Federazione Nazionale del Commercio al Dettaglio in Supply Chain, Inventario e Logistica.
Dalla sua creazione, I2W si è espanso in 32 stati con oltre 290 programmi, diplomando più di 14.000 studenti. Il programma include formazione sulla sicurezza alimentare e di magazzino attraverso istruzioni in aula e pratiche. Negli ultimi cinque anni, Aramark ha assegnato oltre $170.000 in borse di studio ai laureati del programma e alle loro famiglie.
Aramark Correctional Services está celebrando el 20° aniversario de su programa IN2WORK (I2W), que proporciona educación y certificaciones de la industria a personas encarceladas. El programa ofrece la certificación de Gerentes ServSafe de la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes y un certificado de Especialista Certificado de la Federación Nacional de Minoristas en Cadena de Suministro, Inventario y Logística.
Desde su inicio, I2W se ha expandido a 32 estados con más de 290 programas, graduando a más de 14.000 estudiantes. El programa incluye capacitación en seguridad alimentaria y de almacén a través de instrucción en el aula y práctica. En los últimos cinco años, Aramark ha otorgado más de $170,000 en becas a los graduados del programa y sus familias.
Aramark Correctional Services는 수감자에게 교육 및 산업 인증을 제공하는 IN2WORK (I2W) 프로그램의 20주년을 기념하고 있습니다. 이 프로그램은 전국식당협회(National Restaurant Association)에서 제공하는 ServSafe 관리자 인증과 공급망, 재고 및 물류 분야의 인증 전문가 자격증을 제공합니다.
I2W는 시작 이후 32개 주로 확장되어 290개 이상의 프로그램을 운영하며, 14,000명 이상의 학생을 졸업시켰습니다. 이 프로그램은 교실 교육과 실습을 통해 식품 및 창고 안전 교육을 포함합니다. 지난 5년 동안 Aramark는 프로그램 졸업생과 그 가족에게 $170,000 이상의 장학금을 수여했습니다.
Aramark Correctional Services célèbre le 20ème anniversaire de son programme IN2WORK (I2W), qui offre une éducation et des certifications professionnelles aux personnes incarcérées. Le programme propose la certification ServSafe Managers de l'Association Nationale des Restaurateurs et un certificat de Spécialiste Certifié de la Fédération Nationale du Commerce de Détail dans les domaines de la Chaîne d'Approvisionnement, de l'Inventaire et de la Logistique.
Depuis sa création, I2W s'est étendu à 32 États avec plus de 290 programmes, diplômant plus de 14.000 étudiants. Le programme comprend une formation sur la sécurité alimentaire et de l'entrepôt par le biais d'instructions en classe et de formation pratique. Au cours des cinq dernières années, Aramark a attribué plus de 170 000 $ en bourses aux diplômés du programme et à leurs familles.
Aramark Correctional Services feiert das 20-jährige Bestehen seines Programms IN2WORK (I2W), das incarcerated individuals Bildung und Branchenzertifikate bietet. Das Programm bietet die ServSafe Managers-Zertifizierung von der National Restaurant Association und ein zertifiziertes Spezialistenzertifikat von der National Retail Federation im Bereich Supply Chain, Inventar und Logistik.
Seit seiner Gründung hat sich I2W auf 32 Bundesstaaten ausgeweitet und über 290 Programme angeboten, mehr als 14.000 Studenten haben ihren Abschluss gemacht. Das Programm umfasst Schulungen zur Lebensmittelsicherheit und Lagerhaltung durch Unterricht und praktische Ausbildung. In den letzten fünf Jahren hat Aramark über $170.000 an Stipendien an Programmabsolventen und deren Familien vergeben.
- Program expansion to 32 states with 290+ locations demonstrates strong scalability
- Over 14,000 program graduates indicates successful implementation
- $170,000 in scholarships awarded in last 5 years shows continued investment in program success
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Aramark Correctional Services is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its IN2WORK (I2W) program, a milestone in the journey of working with thousands of justice-impacted individuals, offering education and industry certifications for a path to success both during and post-incarceration.
The opt-in IN2WORK program helps incarcerated people prepare for careers and re-entry into their communities by offering food and warehouse safety training—ServSafe Managers certification from the National Restaurant Association, and a Certified Specialist certificate from the National Retail Federation in Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics, respectively—through both classroom and hands-on-training, taking a phased approach to learning.
“We are part of the lives of many justice-impacted people every day through our food and commissary operations, which provides us with a unique opportunity to affect change and offer hope of new beginnings,” said Tim Barttrum, President and CEO of Aramark Correctional Services. “We always look for opportunities to make a difference, and IN2WORK does just that, and it has been a privilege to see it grow from a feature we offered to an integral part of our mission.”
IN2WORK had its genesis in 1999 with a goal of providing incarcerated individuals with food safety training and experience working in a team environment. During the program’s first decade, it became more formalized, gained the IN2WORK moniker, and expanded from food to retail and warehousing training. Since its launch, I2W has been implemented in 32 states, with more than 290 programs, and has graduated more than 14,000 students.
Promoting Post Release Success
The goal of I2W is to help incarcerated individuals take control of their lives by giving them the tools, experience, certifications, and confidence they need to support themselves and their families as they transition back to life in their communities. Graduates of the I2W program, as well as their family members, are eligible for Aramark scholarships to help them complete their educational goals. In the last five years, more than
“There is growing recognition that incarceration alone is not an effective solution to reducing recidivism and that there is power in education and employment for rehabilitation and helping break the cycle of incarceration,” said Nicole McVaugh, Director of the IN2WORK program. “Reentry is a place where small victories can make a big difference. Whether it's implementing mentorship programs, forging partnerships with community organizations, or expanding job training initiatives, the program expansion and success of our graduates is a priority.”
The Program and Student Evolution
The program has resonated with facility residents, thousands of whom have opted into I2W and using the program as a stepping-stone to their futures. Aramark Correctional Services consistently see results with those who implement the program, including increased self-worth, esteem, and morale among the residents, factors that have been proven to promote a safer environment and more positive outcomes for those who are incarcerated.
“The IN2WORK impact has reached beyond what any of us had every thought it would. The goals in the beginning were simple: provide food safety education to those incarcerated,” said Belinda Peterson, IN2WORK Manager. “Additionally, we listened to the needs of our graduates that have been released, and we realized that job placement was a huge need. Aramark is a Fair Chance company because it’s the right thing to do. We started this path 20 years ago and we provide so much more than a book and a certification. Our IN2WORK program gives hope—hope for a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.”
About Aramark Correctional Services
Aramark Correctional Services offers efficient, safe, and nutritious hospitality experiences to correctional staff and justice-impacted individuals by providing stellar food and commissary services that contribute to a secure environment. Whether facilitating family connections or teaching essential career skills like warehouse operations, hospitality, and management, Aramark Correctional Services empowers justice-impacted individuals to re-establish their place in society through the IN2WORK® program, providing individuals with skills necessary for successful reintegration. Connect with Correctional Services on LinkedIn to learn more.
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 16 countries around the world with food and facilities management. Because of our hospitality culture, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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