HAMLET —- Richmond Community College is seeking a part-time pre-employment training instructor to work in the prison system to provide valuable educational opportunities for those incarcerated.
“The impact of correctional education is not only life changing for those in the prison system, but it is also very impactful for the community as a whole,” said Dean of Adult Education Nicole Worley.
Approximately 95% of people incarcerated in North Carolina will eventually complete their sentences and reenter society, making successful reentry a public safety and community issue.
Individuals who participate in correctional education programs are 43% less likely to return to prison than those who do not participate. In addition, incarcerated individuals who receive education services are 13% more likely to obtain employment after release, helping them build stable, productive lives.
North Carolina joined the national Reentry 2030 initiative in 2024, committing to a whole-of-government approach to improve education, workforce development, housing, healthcare, and successful reintegration. N.C. Reentry 2030 goals include increasing educational credentials earned during incarceration by 75% and expanding apprenticeship and work-release participation by 50%.
Successful reentry helps break cycles of incarceration, improves outcomes for children and families, and contributes to stronger local economies and communities.
“If you want to join the effort to help break the cycle of incarceration and make safer communities, apply now to be an instructor in the prison system through Richmond Community College’s Adult Education division,” Worley said.
A pre-employment training instructor provides a wide range of skills that prepares an individual to re-enter the community and join the workforce. These skills include effective communication, stress management, workplace etiquette, career exploration, digital literacy, interviewing tips, and general life skills.
For more information about working in the prison system, contact RichmondCC’s Coordinator for Correctional Programs Dan O'Donnell. Applications for job openings must be completed online here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/richmondcc/jobs/5530247/part-time-human-resources-development-instructor-hrd-scotland-richmond-corre?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.
