Correctional Education
J.F. Ingram State Technical College (ISTC) is Alabama’s sole correctional education provider to the state’s justice-involved population. With a focus on reducing recidivism and strengthening the Alabama workforce, ISTC’s Adult Education program provides the classes need to prepare students for quality careers in 20 high-wage, high-demand fields in the state’s robust economy.
Adult Education programs offered through Ingram State include:
General Education Development (GED)
High School Diploma Options (HSDO’s)
Career Training programs, including ACE and MAPS
By offering such a diverse array of educational pathways, we aim to empower the formerly incarcerated individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to reintegrate successfully into society.
About Ingram State
In 1965, Ingram State Community College was established with the aim of offering exceptional opportunities. Recently, the college developed the Alabama Prison-to-Workforce Pipeline, a comprehensive five-phase process designed to enhance the prospects of successful reentry into society for its students. The five phases are as follows:
- Enroll: Incarcerated individuals are encouraged to enroll in high-wage, high-demand career technical courses within 10 years from their end of sentence or parole date.
- Educate: Students undergo education from industry experts, covering a diverse range of 19 training programs and apprenticeships.
- Engage: Students actively participate in work-based learning opportunities provided by Alabama Correctional Industries (ACI) in field-related positions.
- Employ: The ISTC Re-Entry team helps individuals gain employment in their skill fields through the ADOC Work-Release centers.
- Exit: Upon release from prison, individuals receive support from the ISTC Job Placement, which helps them secure in-field careers and provides the necessary resources and tools for their success.
For Alabama Parolees
The Alabama Community College System partners with Day Reporting Centers throughout Alabama that can help paroled individuals reach educational goals. For more information, connect with one of the centers below:
- Birmingham, Birmingham Day Reporting Center – Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
2020 12th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35234 - Huntsville, Huntsville Day Reporting Center – Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
2801 Westcorp Blvd SW
Huntsville, AL 35805 - Mobile, Mobile Day Reporting Center – Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
3410 Demetropolis Rd
Mobile, AL 36693 - Montgomery, Montgomery Day Reporting Center – Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
231 Clayton Street
Montgomery, AL 36104 - Opelika, Opelika Day Reporting Center Lite – Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
2213 Center Hills Drive
Opelika, AL 36801 - Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Day Reporting Center – Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
220 14th Street, Unit 150
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Adult Education in County Corrections Facilities
Alabama’s Adult Education programs also operate in several county correctional facilities. Contact Ingram State here or your local Adult Education provider here for more information regarding the following programs:
- Bibb County
- Bullock County
- William Donaldson
- Easterling
- Elmore County
- Escambia County
- Holman
- St. Clair County
- Staton
- Montgomery County (Kilby)
Contact
For more information, please email [email protected]