Counselors are also placed in counties where youth are released to assist with transition into the community and the work force. The training residents received at APYA also allow them to give back to the community. Again, under the supervision of HBI instructors, the youth will be responsible for the complete construction of a home, including electrical and plumbing work to landscaping. Securicor contracts with neighboring Polk County School Board to provide teaching staff. The classrooms at Avon Park are well kept, freshly painted and clean.
Computer training is extensive in the areas of language and math literacy.
More than one in three do just that. To date, APYA has released 300 youth, with an average stay of 9 months. While their reading skills improve by 1.7 grade levels and math skills improve by 1.6 grade levels. Average gains in reading and math grade levels is 1.7 and 1.6 respectively 98 percent of youth successfully complete vocational training and receive certificates. While the community is friendly and residents receive respect, they are reminded daily that they made a mistake and are paying accordingly.