Date Posted: September 24, 2024
SCTC recently celebrated over a dozen inmates housed at the Spalding County Correctional Institute (SCCI) as they received educational credentials to help them succeed after they are paroled. During this event, four students were recognized for earning their GED and eight students were recognized for earning a credential in Welding.
SCTC’s Adult Education Department collaborated with the Certified Literate Community Partner to provide an Adult Education instructor to teach and assist students prepare for the GED Examination. The exam is then administered on site to these individuals at the SCCI. Welding courses were taught in partnership with Three Rivers Regional WorkSource and are offered and organized by the SCTC Economic Development Department. These eight participants all passed their welding certification tests and are now American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welders, holding 1G, 2G, and 3G Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certifications.
Southern Crescent Technical College and the Spalding County Correctional Institute are continuing to collaborate to expand offerings to reduce recidivism and develop a movement toward developing career pathways for incarcerated learners to achieve their educational and employment goals. SCTC partners with other correctional facilities to offer similar programs. For more information about these opportunities, contact AdultEducation@sctech.edu or EconomicDevelopment@sctech.edu.