MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our Greater Memphis on a Mission Series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, our Corie Ventura caught up with a group that can help you change your career in 20 days.

Dedrick Torry is the founder and president of Klap Inc. Klap, which stands for Kingdom Low Voltage Apprenticeship Program, is an organization designed to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with minor criminal records through apprenticeship.

“We touch on alarm systems, we do cameras, access control, structure, cabling, structured cable. That can be anything from networking, telephone lines, wireless internet, things like that,” Torry said. “When you look at those who have been incarcerated. When they get out of prison, they don’t have an opportunity. They go to these different jobs, they apply for jobs. And once they check that box, the application gets put to the side.”

At Klap Inc., you’re not put to the side. You’re offered three different programs to get you back on your feet.

“Core 20 day” is a fast-track program into the construction industry.

“It’s really good for those who want to get into construction labor. But they don’t have any type of idea of what that looks like,” Torry said.

They also offer a credentialed technician program.

“We have electrical level one, electrical level two, electronic systems, level three, and electronic systems level four. So it’s a hybrid system,” Torry said.

Which allows you to learn the electrical side, like lights and light switches, as well as the electronic systems, like access control panels.

And finally, they offer a four-year apprenticeship program.

“You get your journeyman license after completing the fourth year. So that’s with the Department of Labor,” Torry said.

You also earn while you learn during the apprenticeship program.

Klap offers its programs to the general public. That’s how we met Terry Braasch. He was working in customer service but wanted to switch it up and be part of the electrical future. He recently graduated from the apprenticeship program.

“Cell phones, fire alarms, security systems. In some way or another, it’s all connected,” Braasch said. “It was a good way to get my foot in the door of something that I didn’t necessarily have previous experience with. But once you get your footing, you can decide whether or not you actually like and want to keep getting involved.”

Terry is going to stay involved. He was just promoted to supervisor.

That is why Brown Missionary Baptist Church and the Mid-South Genesis CDC donated $1,000 to Klap Inc. because second chances can be fruitful.

Klap Inc. is currently looking for employer partners to collaborate with. If you would like to learn more about partnerships or their programs, visit here.