Hundreds of residents at CoreCivic facilities have recently graduated from various educational programs, earning High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas, Industry-Recognized Certificates (IRC), and other reentry-success credentials. Since January 2024, nearly 400 residents in CoreCivic's care have earned HSE diplomas, and more than 2,300 IRCs have been conferred to residents.

Ninety-five percent of incarcerated individuals will eventually be released and return to their communities. Evidence shows participation in correctional educational programs, such as HSE and IRC, reduces the likelihood of recidivism, given the returning citizen's newfound education credentials at release.

Take a look at the graduates' success in education this year:

At Hardeman County Correctional Facility in Whiteville, Tennessee, more than 50 residents earned either HSE diplomas or IRCs in electrical, carpentry, and landscape and horticulture, or certificates in career management success.

At Lee Adjustment Center in Beattyville, Kentucky, 12 residents earned their GED, with other residents earning Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificates.

At Whiteville Correctional Facility in Whiteville, Tennessee, more than 24 residents earned HSE diplomas in July, topping an education goal set out by the Tennessee Department of Correction.

CoreCivic facilities, including Bent County Correctional Facility in Las Animas, Colorado, Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona, Cibola County Correctional Center in Milan, New Mexico, Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Hartsville, Tennessee, and Northeast Ohio Correctional Center in Youngstown, Ohio, have joined in the graduation celebrations with various faith-based and cognitive and behavioral programs, including programs like Hustle 2.0, Prison Fellowship, and Military Reboot.

CoreCivic is dedicated to providing those in our care tools and resources necessary for preparation upon release, increasing their chances of success as they reenter their communities.