The board shall administer a prison to employment program pursuant to this article and shall award grants for the following purposes:
- (a) The development of regional partnerships and regional plans to provide and coordinate the necessary workforce, education, and related services that formerly incarcerated and other justice-involved individuals need to secure and retain employment and reduce the chances of recidivism.
- (b) The implementation of the regional plans, including the provision of workforce, education, and related services and supportive services outlined in these regional plans.
- (c) The provision of earn and learn opportunities for formerly incarcerated and other justice-involved individuals participating in the program.