Penghu Prison Holds First Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Training, Aims for "Employment Upon Release"

Penghu Prison has launched its first refrigeration and air conditioning vocational training program, aiming for "employment upon release." The first phase involves 12 inmates undergoing professional training. The Ministry of Justice's Penghu Prison stated that following the launch of long-term care service training, they are now introducing "refrigeration and air conditioning vocational training." They expressed gratitude to the Rotary Club of Taoyuan Fude of District 3502, which led the application for Rotary International's "Global Grant" program. Combining with multiple other Rotary clubs, they jointly donated $75,000 USD (approximately NT$2.4 million) to make this initiative possible. Today, Penghu Prison held a groundbreaking and donation ceremony for the "Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Training Facility." Director of the Ministry of Justice's Department of Protective Services, Hung Hsin-hsu, presented a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Correctional Administration to Rotary International District 3502 and its affiliated clubs. Director of the Correctional Administration, Lin Hsien-ming, Director of Rotary International District 3502, Chang Yu-bin, and President of the Rotary Club of Taoyuan Fude, Hsu Su-e, were in attendance. Lin Hsien-ming expressed great happiness and emotion at seeing the significant changes in Penghu Prison, especially noting the difficulty of launching a skills training class on an outlying island with the assistance of Rotary clubs. He hopes that after completing vocational training, inmates can enter the job market and contribute to the local community. Hsu Su-e stated that Rotary International District 3502 and its associated clubs successfully applied for the "Global Grant" program from Rotary International in the US this year, donating refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to help the correctional facility establish a comprehensive training venue. This lays the foundation for inmates' vocational path towards reintegration into society, giving them the opportunity to stand up and find direction in life. Penghu Prison reported that the first phase involves 12 inmates undergoing intensive professional vocational training. Through a "training-and-practice integration" approach, they will accumulate practical experience by maintaining the prison's air conditioning facilities. The goal is to obtain certifications and achieve "employment upon release."