Armed Forces Comptroller

The American Correctional Association (ACA) is one of the oldest and largest international correctional associations in the world. Founded in 1870 as the National Prison Association, it has been developed specifically for practitioners in the correctional profession. The association has more than 20,000 active members. The American Correctional Association works to shape public policy on correctional issues in manners consistent with the association s founding principles, vision statement, constitution and bylaws, and public policies and resolutions. Its government and public affairs department develops the association s position on public policy issues and represents the association before the United States Congress, federal executive agencies, state and local governments, and advocacy and interest groups in partnership with the Legislative Affairs Committee.

The Alexandria Seaport Foundation, established in 1982, is dedicated to preserving Alexandria's maritime heritage and providing opportunities for disconnected youth between the ages of 18 and 23. Through their Apprentice Program, which utilizes woodworking and traditional boatbuilding, the foundation offers a hands-on learning experience that prepares young individuals for success in employment and adulthood. With a focus on workforce readiness skills and life skills, apprentices work alongside experienced woodworkers, carpenters, boatbuilders, and mentors, following a comprehensive curriculum that includes woodworking, carpentry, academic tutoring, resume and interview training, financial literacy, and more. The foundation's impactful program has seen apprentices achieve milestones such as obtaining their high school diploma, attending college or trade school, securing employment, and establishing independent living environments.Generated from the website