WILLEMSTAD – Seven inmates at the Curaçao Detention and Correction Center (SDKK) have successfully completed a three-month professional tile-laying course, earning certificates that will help prepare them for employment after their release.
The course was organized by SDKK's Education, Training and Development Department (OVT) and was taught by instructor Randy Emelina of the Fundashon di Fundeshi te Dak foundation.
According to SDKK, the program is part of its ongoing efforts to expand vocational education opportunities for inmates. The objective is to equip participants with practical skills that improve their prospects in the labor market and support their successful reintegration into society.
During the training, participants learned how to measure, cut and install floor and wall tiles, properly use professional tools, and master the theoretical knowledge required for the trade.
In addition to technical skills, the course also emphasized personal development by fostering teamwork, discipline, responsibility and commitment—qualities considered essential for future employment.
SDKK said the successful completion of the program reinforces its belief that education and vocational training are among the most effective tools for providing inmates with new opportunities, encouraging personal growth and preparing them for life after incarceration.
The correctional institution added that every new skill an inmate acquires represents an investment in both the individual and society, increasing the likelihood of a successful return to the community following release.