108 see power of education at CTF

January 6, 2023

A graduate is congratulated by education and prison staff at CTF.

Two separate education graduation ceremonies for 108 incarcerated people were held in mid-November at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF).

Friends and family of the graduates gathered with officials and CTF staff from to celebrate the the graduates’ accomplishments.

The graduates wore black caps and gowns during the ceremony.

They graduated the following programs:

Education program graduates

General Education Development (GED) – 43 diplomas

Designed to prepare students from the ninth through the 12th-grade competency levels as determined by standardized testing and to prepare students to achieve a high school equivalency (HSE) certificate. The GED Test (General Education Development Test) is made up of four tests. These tests are designed to measure a student’s proficiency in standard high-school subjects. The GED Test requires students to demonstrate applied knowledge skills related to specific situations.

High school diploma program: 1 earned

Students within 40 units of graduation and who have a 7.9 or above reading level, may participate in the program. To complete an HSD, the student must have been enrolled in an OCE HSD program and have completed a minimum of 10 semester credits; scored 80% or more on the class assignments/coursework; scored 80% or more on the final exam, and maintained at least an 80% attendance rate

College – AA/AS Degrees 29; BA Degrees 2

The main goal of Post-Secondary and Continuing Education (PSCE) is to motivate students to question and critically think by providing them an understanding of their world and the necessary tools to succeed in whichever field they wish to pursue.
PSCE provides students who have a verified high school diploma (HSD) or high school equivalency (HSE) with an opportunity to pursue study in higher education, earn a college degree, and pursue sentence reduction credits per the California Code of Regulations, Title 15. Students who possess a HSD or HSE are eligible to enroll in college courses.

Auto Body Repair – 1 certificate

Certificated students are trained at the pre-apprentice to apprentice level and have the ability to be employed as automotive body and related repairers.

Auto Mechanics – 6 certificates

Certificated students are trained at the pre-apprentice to apprentice level and have the ability to be employed as automotive service technicians and mechanics.

Carpentry – 11 certificates

Carpentry is part of the NCCER Building and Trades and Construction Sector Industry. Certificated students are trained at the pre-apprentice to apprentice level and have the ability to be employed as: carpenters; construction laborers; drywall and suspended ceiling installers; tapers, carpentry helpers, and cabinet makers.

Electrical Works – 6 certificates

Electrical (Construction and Repair) is part of the NCCER Building and Trades and Construction Sector Industry. Certificated students are trained at the pre-apprentice to apprentice level and have the ability to be employed as electricians and electrical installers and repair workers, and electrical helpers.

Masonry – 1 certificate

Masonry is part of the NCCER Building and Trades and Construction Sector Industry. Certificated students are trained at the pre-apprentice to apprentice level and have the ability to be employed as brick masons and block masons; cement masons and concrete finishers; and construction helpers.

Plumbing – 6 certificates

Plumbing (Construction and Repair) is part of the NCCER Building and Trades and Construction Sector Industry. Certificated students are trained at the pre-apprentice to apprentice level and have the ability to be employed as plumbers and plumbing helpers.

Welding – 2 certificates

Welding is part of the NCCER Building and Trades and Construction Sector Industry. Certificated students are trained at the pre-apprentice to apprentice level and have the ability to be employed in the industry.

Submitted by Lt. Wil Landrum