Category: Prison Education

Explore how Pell Grant restoration and specialized advising create a direct pathway from prison education to college enrollment after release, reducing recidivism and boosting employment.

Learn how prison education placement works, from ABE intake testing to GED and HiSET exams. Discover how TABE scores determine your class level and why earning an HSE credential reduces recidivism.

Explore how prison CTE programs are evolving to meet real labor market demands, reducing recidivism, and creating pathways to stable employment through industry-aligned vocational training.

Explore how transportation supports bridge the gap for recently released vocational graduates. Learn about NLEN's Moving Forward program, NCDOT's pilot, and federal funding options that ensure reliable access to high-growth TDL jobs.

Explore how prison education is funded through Pell Grants, philanthropy, and state budgets. Learn about the 2023 policy changes, the role of foundations like Mellon, and the challenges facing incarcerated students today.

A practical guide to resume writing and interview coaching for incarcerated job seekers. Learn how workbooks, mentorship, and government resources can help overcome barriers and secure stable employment after release.

Explore how prison education pipelines transform lives by bridging literacy gaps and leading to degree completion. Learn about the impact of Second Chance Pell grants and proven models like P2CP.

Explore the essential components of teacher training and volunteer support in correctional classrooms, covering trauma-informed instruction, restorative justice, and organizational standards.

Learn how to effectively communicate with case managers to secure sentence credits through a structured approach to documenting credit-eligible activities.

Learn how to transfer prison education credits, the role of accreditation, and how the 2023 Pell Grant restoration changed academic pathways for incarcerated students.