Ready to Work

Cognitive Program

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  Description

  This program helps inmates get ready for jobs after release. Participants will:

  • Make a resume
  • Look for jobs
  • Fill out job applications
  • Practice job interviews
  • Learn about a job tax credit
  • Learn how to handle rejection
  • Practice skills to keep a job

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  Length of Program

  8 - 10 classes

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  Eligibility

  • Inmates: Must be 6–18 months from release • Probationers: CCAP probationers within 6 months of release • Priority goes to those at medium or high risk of reoffending

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  Locations Available

  Disclaimer: Program availability is subject to change. For the most up to date offerings, please contact facilities or offices directly.

  • Appalachian Men’s

  • Baskerville Correctional Center

  • Bland Correctional Center

  • Chesterfield Women’s

  • Coffeewood Correctional Center

  • Cold Springs Correctional Unit #10

  • Deerfield Correctional Complex (DCC)

  • Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

  • Green Rock Correctional Center

  • Greensville Correctional Center

  • Harrisonburg Men’s

  • Haynesville Correctional Center

  • Indian Creek Correctional Center

  • Keen Mountain Correctional Center

  • Lunenburg Correctional Center

  • Marion Correctional Treatment Center

  • Red Onion State Prison

  • River North Correctional Center

  • St. Brides Correctional Center

  • State Farm Correctional Center

  • Sussex I State Prison

  • Virginia Correctional Center for Women

  • Wallens Ridge State Prison