Ready to Work

Cognitive Program

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  Description

  The goal of Ready to Work is to increase the participants’ future marketability for employment. Participants create resumes, conduct job searches, complete job applications, practice interviewing, learn about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, practice dealing with rejection, and learn job retention skills.

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  Length of Program

  Eight to 10 classes long

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  Eligibility

  Participants who are within six to 18 months of release

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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.

  • Bland Correctional Center

  • Coffeewood Correctional Center

  • Cold Springs Correctional Unit #10

  • Dillwyn Correctional Center

  • Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

  • Green Rock Correctional Center

  • Greensville Correctional Center

  • Halifax Correctional Unit

  • Indian Creek Correctional Center

  • Keen Mountain Correctional Center

  • Lawrenceville Correctional Center

  • Lunenburg Correctional Center

  • Marion Correctional Treatment Center

  • Pocahontas State Correctional 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

  • Wise Correctional Unit