INMATE GED PROGRAM
previously prevented some academically prepared inmates from completing the certification process and gives more individuals the opportunity to earn an important educational credential before returning to the community.”
Like other educational and reentry initiatives offered through the Corrections Division, the program is supported through the Inmate Welfare Fund, which is financed through inmate commissary purchases and helps fund services that benefit inmates, the release states.
According to the release, the new on-site testing capability further reflects Volusia County’ s commitment to providing meaningful reentry opportunities that help individuals build practical skills and educational credentials before returning to the community.
“ It complements a range of existing programs offered through the division – including GED preparation, welding simulation training, forklift certification and agricultural programming – designed to help inmates pursue employment opportunities, reduce the likelihood of reoffending and successfully transition,” the release states.
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