Those recovering from addiction have a difficult time finding stable employment and keeping it. Apricity Contract Packaging offers "a safe environment" — one where every person is pursuing sobriety.

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ATECH students like hands-on classes, enroll in paid apprenticeships and collect free college credit before continuing on to trade school. But the school has struggled to attract students, combat a persistent stigma around technical education and afford equipment and tools.

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