About Us

This facility is a one of a kind not only for what they offer to ex-offenders re-entering society but because both of the co-founders are ex-offenders themselves. They understand the trials and tribulations that ex-offenders face upon their release back into society, they understand society’s view of ex-offenders. It is this understanding and knowledge that has made this training facility, A CUT ABOVE THE REST

Cartf Mission

To provide construction equipment, commercial lawn equipment job skills training (Nationally recognized craft skill training credentials), life skills and employability training to ex-offenders upon their release back into society.

Testimonials

"The proposed training that “A Cut Above the Rest Training Facility” intends to offer this population is a widely sought after set of skills which I predict will be necessary for the future development of our local and regional economy."
− Paul Brown, Executive Director Montgomery County Community

"This organization’s approach is innovative in that it not only uses an application process to select individuals who show a commitment to changing their lives, it also seeks to place these individuals with companies who are receptive to hiring ex-offenders and payingthem fair wages."
− Governor Robert Bentley, State of Alabama

"A Cut Above the Rest Training Facility will certainly impact the recidivism rate in the State of Alabama in a positive manner. The facility will provide needed job skills, workforce training and job placement assistance to formerly incarcerated state prisoners."
− Kim Thomas, Commissioner State of Alabama Department of Corrections