Coding in Prison and Correctional Facilities
Unlocking Potential: Empowering Inmates Through Coding (Computer Programming) in Correctional Facilities and Community Resource Centers (CRC)
Gadsden Prison – A Success Story
Creating Opportunities for Successful Re-Entry
The ultimate goal of the partnership between the Gadsden Facility and Simply Coding is to create pathways for successful re-entry into society. By equipping women with valuable coding skills and fostering personal growth, the program enhances their employability and reduces the likelihood of recidivism. Participants leave the program not just with technical certifications but with newfound confidence and a vision for their futures.
Moreover, the collaboration between these organizations opens up networking opportunities for participants. Engaging with industry professionals and potential employers during and after the program allows women to establish connections that can lead to job placements. This proactive approach to career development is critical in helping them navigate the challenges of re-entering the workforce.
Summary of Benefits
Addresses the growing demand for technology skills in various industries.
Empowers inmates with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Bridges the skills gap, enhancing participants' employability.
Provides hands-on learning experiences that lead to real-world job opportunities.
Offers support and mentorship through partnerships with organizations like Simply Coding.
The Coding in Prisons program by Simply Coding has been a game changer for our inmates at MTCtrains prison facilities. We have seen self confidence boost and these inmates feel so much better prepared to enter into the job market upon release.
– David
MTCtrains Prison Facilities
By investing in education and technology for those who have faced significant barriers, society takes a crucial step towards fostering equity and opportunity. The future of coding programs in correctional facilities looks promising, with the potential to change not only individual lives but also entire communities.
Seth Iorg
Founder and President at Simply Coding
Success
Transformation Through Technology
The Simply Coding program provides a platform for residents to explore their interests and creativity, allowing them to tackle real-world problems through technology. This hands-on experience not only enhances their technical skills but also empowers them with a sense of purpose and agency. As these inmates learn to build websites or create applications, they gain a tangible representation of their efforts and abilities, reinforcing their identity as learners and innovators.
Success
Transformation Through Technology
The Simply Coding program provides a platform for residents to explore their interests and creativity, allowing them to tackle real-world problems through technology. This hands-on experience not only enhances their technical skills but also empowers them with a sense of purpose and agency. As these inmates learn to build websites or create applications, they gain a tangible representation of their efforts and abilities, reinforcing their identity as learners and innovators.
