Educational Programs

All educational programs are open to all qualified inmates; the Education Department provides:

Classes leading to diplomas and certificates in trades such as Carpentry, Electricity, Masonry and Auto Technology.  A GED, minimum reading and math levels are required.

Individualized study programs ranging from basic reading through GED is offered in three (3) hour sessions (morning, afternoon, and night).  Studies are at each student’s pace and are open entry, open exit.

Offered to all interested inmates.  Some are specific sign up courses, and some life skills are provided as part of vocation and academic programs.  Programs offered include, Introduction to Computers, Stress Management, Anger Management, Parenting, Family Life and Finances.

Jefferson Community College (JCC) offers a two (2) year Associate of Arts Degree.  Correspondence college courses are approved on an individual basis through the Education Administrator and the Deputy Warden of Operations.

This is a pre-release program that lasts approximately 15 weeks in duration.  Areas covered in the program are team building, communication, stress management, anger management, problem solving, values, time management and life planning.