I’m not saying that people in prison lack training or qualifications. That assumption would actually probably hold true, on average, but I have not studied that and that was not my point.

My point was that fruit picking, in contrast to many other potential professional activities, is not something that is likely to help an inmate build a post-release career.

When you apply for a job as a fruit picker, the employer is not going to reject those candidates who lack former experience.

> Picking fruit is a valid occupation

Not really, it's a seasonal job (at least in Germany, but are there climates where plants bear fruit year round?) that doesn't pay enough through the season to sustain you through the entire year.