CoreCivic surpasses annual graduation goal at Whiteville Correctional Facility
CoreCivic Surpasses Annual Graduation Goal at Whiteville Correctional Facility
37 Inmates Earn High School Equivalency Diplomas during the 2023-24 TDOC School Year
WHITEVILLE, Tenn.—August 2, 2024— CoreCivic celebrated 37 inmates successfully graduating with a High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSET) from the Whiteville Correctional Facility (WCFA) during the 2023-2024 Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) school year, surpassing the facility’s annual goal of 25 graduates.
Mr. Michael Linder, WCFA Instructor Supervisor, addresses the inmates and their guests during the ceremony.
The recent summer graduation ceremony recognized the final cohort of the year at Whiteville, which included 20 of these 37 students who earned their HiSET and 5 Industry Recognized Certificate (IRC) recipients.
Over the past year, WCFA has awarded 217 IRCs, a significant increase of 68 certificates compared to last year at Whiteville.
“Our graduates have demonstrated remarkable dedication and perseverance,” said Michael Linder, WCFA Instructor Supervisor at Whiteville. “We are proud of their accomplishments and are committed to supporting their continued success as they reintegrate into society.”
In addition to the HiSET program, Whiteville offers a variety of academic and vocational training opportunities. These include Adult Basic Education and vocational programs such as Building Trades, Carpentry, Career Exploration, Electrical, HVAC, and Construction Core – designed to equip inmates with valuable skills and qualifications that enhance their opportunities for successful reintegration upon release.
For over 40 years, CoreCivic has been committed to connecting individuals with essential resources and support for a smooth transition post-release, benefiting not only the individuals but also their families and communities.
About CoreCivic
CoreCivic is a diversified government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in flexible, cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, a network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America’s recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. We are the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and believe we are the largest private owner of real estate used by U.S. government agencies. We have been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 40 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good. Learn more at www.corecivic.com.
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