The State of Kansas was a pioneer in allowing private industry to hire prison labor. Many prisoners work for the state making license plates for about $.50 per hour.
Working for private industry, however, is different. I toured the Hutchinson, Kansas prison recently and a private company housed inside the prison called Seat King.
Seat King has worked out a win/win/win solution to multiple problems. Seat King had outgrown the local labor force, the prison needed monies to offset housing prisoners, and, the prisoners needed monies to pay restitution and help their families.
Seat King’s creative agreement accomplishes all three!
Ecclesiastes 7:11 says, “Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun.”
When you have a problem, seek God’s wisdom for a creative solution.
