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Graduation Ceremony of Educational Programming at GRC

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:02:17 GMT

GCI hosted a graduation ceremony for the recent graduates of educational programming at GRC. The classes included ABE, GED and two year certificates. Warden Lashann Eppinger and Volunteer Marty Eggleston offered advice and praise to the new graduates.

RiCI Principal advises Graduates to Change Direction of Path

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:51:40 GMT

School Principal Ernest Mack advised a large group of recent RiCI graduates to Change the Direction of their respective Paths during the Autumn Ohio Central School System (OCSS) graduation at RiCI. Over 150 family members and friends attended the graduation to celebrate the successes of their loved-ones.

A total of 160 students were recognized for course work completion in areas such as Adult Basic Education, Pre-GED and GED. Those honored included offenders who completed various apprenticeships and career-technical programs which include Auto Collision Repair, Baking, Drywall, Carpentry and Turf Management.

Nine recent Ashland University (Associate Degree) graduates were also recognized. The theme of the ceremony was, “With Knowledge Comes the Power to Make a Difference in Your Life and the World”.

The Education commencements are a biannual event at RiCI. The Spring graduation took place at RiCI this past April.

Deputy Warden Keisha Allen congratulated the honorees and attending family. She reminded those in attendance that education is the #1 deterrent to recidivism.

Trumbull Celebrates Education Success

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:40:28 GMT

Family watched loved ones with pride as they received acknowledgement for receiving GEDs, high school diplomas or completed another education related achievement. TCI recognized nine graduates and 21 program completers.

ORW Education Spring Graduation

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:09:12 GMT

ORW Education celebrated their Spring Graduation among staff and family. This graduation celebrated the accomplishments of over 246 participants in the education and apprenticeship programs. The 13 apprenticeship graduates represented Carpenter Maintenance, Electrician Maintenance, Optician, Maintenance Repair - Building and Optician Dispensing. The academic program completers include 61 ABE completers and 90 students who completed the Pre-GED program. There were 73 GED graduates and 1 recipient of a High School Diploma. This marks the largest number of GED graduates for ORW since the new computerized GED system took effect in 2014. This years GED graduation number is a 204% increase from our August 2017 graduation numbers.

The dedicated staff and students at ORW made this accomplishment possible for our education department through hard work and commitment to the new testing requirements. This hard work will now enable the GED graduates to access Advanced Job Training programs, Ohio Penal Industries program and equip them for successful re-entry upon release.

We are extremely proud of the success of our students and staff at the Ohio Reformatory for Women.

CRC Offers GED Bootcamp

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:47:12 GMT

GED Bootcamp is an exciting new opportunity for reception offenders at the Correctional Reception Center. It is an intense five days a week program designed to address the educational needs of those 22 and above. This is a rigorous 60 – 65-day program designed to enable students to receive their GED’s prior to going to the parent institutions. Students live and go to school in their housing unit and have the benefit of teacher led instruction, small group instruction, and one on one sessions with in- house tutors.

Spring Commencement Focuses on Self-Improvement

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:42:26 GMT

During the most recent Ohio Central School System (OCSS) graduation at RiCI, graduates were recognized for course work completion in areas such as Adult Basic Education, Pre-GED and GED. Those honored included offenders who completed various apprenticeships and career-technical programs. A number of family members and friends were invited to RiCI to celebrate the graduation with over a hundred graduates. The theme of the ceremony was, “Challenging yourself to be better than you were yesterday”. The Ohio Central School System, is a school district operating within the ODRC. The charter of the school system is “to provide educational programs for offenders, allowing them the opportunity to complete adult education courses, earn certificates of high school equivalence, or pursue vocational training.” The vision of the Ohio Central School System is that all offenders assigned to the ODRC are provided with the necessary academic, job training and social/emotional skills required for successful reentry into society as effective, participating, and productive citizens.

The Education and Special Services staff at RiCI expressed their appreciation to those in attendance and the graduates for their hard work and commitment.

The Education commencements are a biannual event at RiCI.

Education Graduation at Marion Correctional Institution

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:28:20 GMT

A large crowd recently gathered at Marion Correctional Institution to celebrate the accomplishments of the men who made a decision to further their education. Twenty-six men received their GED while 42 are preparing for the GED course by completing the PRE-GED requirements. Additionally, twenty-one men completed the ABE coursework while a total of 45 men either completed a vocational apprenticeship or are half way through the completion process. Rhea Edmonds of Marion Technical College was the keynote speaker. The event was coordinated by education staff under the leadership of Principal Jim Rinehart.

Responding to Challenges a Theme at RiCI’s Fall Commencement

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 11:24:18 GMT

A number of family members and friends were invited to RiCI to witness the commencement ceremony celebrating over 100 graduates in various education based areas. The theme of the ceremony was, “What happens to you is small, compared to how you react to what happens to you”. RiCI Deputy Warden of Special Services, Tim Milligan welcomed the attending civilians and graduates. School Principal, Ernest Mack (RiCI/ManCI) congratulated the offenders on their accomplishments. Afterwards, the graduates visited with attending family members while enjoying refreshments.

RiCI graduates were recognized for course work completion in areas such as Adult Basic Education, Pre-GED and GED. Those honored included offenders who completed Janitorial, HVAC and Animal Training apprenticeships. Offenders who graduated Career-Technical programs were also recognized. These programs include Auto Collision repair, Baking, Carpentry, and Drywall. Offenders also were honored with certificates for their work attending Ashland University. The programs spanned from Basic Business, Office Management, Business Management, Office Technology, Retail Management and Retail Sales. The Education commencements are a biannual event at RiCI.

MaCI's Fall Commencement Ceremony

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:35:44 GMT

MaCI held Fall Commencement ceremonies, issuing 134 certificates and GED’s and 1 High School Diploma. Teachers acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the students. Light refreshments were served to family in attendance. Congratulations to all of our graduates!

Marion Correctional Institution Education Graduation

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:10:10 GMT

The Marion Correctional Institution recently held a graduation ceremony to celebrate the educational achievements of 64 men (10 of whom completed dual requirements). Principal Jim Rinehart noted the following completions in each of the following areas: (6) Adult Basic Education; (17) PRE-GED; (11) GED; (11) Administrative Professional Support; (14) Automotive Technology and (15) Welding. John Hobbs, a State Barber Inspector was the guest speaker for the event.