Ready to Work

Cognitive Program

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  Description

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

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  Length of Program

  Eight to 10 classes long

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  Eligibility

  Inmates: Participants who are within six to 18 months of release. Probationers: CCAP Probationers who are within six months of release. Priority is given to those with a medium or high risk of recidivism.

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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.

  • Appalachian Men’s

  • Baskerville Correctional Center

  • Bland Correctional Center

  • Chesterfield Women’s

  • Coffeewood Correctional Center

  • Cold Springs Correctional Unit #10

  • Deerfield Correctional Complex (DCC)

  • Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

  • Green Rock Correctional Center

  • Greensville Correctional Center

  • Harrisonburg Men’s

  • Haynesville Correctional Center

  • Indian Creek Correctional Center

  • Keen Mountain Correctional Center

  • Lunenburg Correctional Center

  • Marion Correctional Treatment 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