Correctional Education Partnership

ABOUT

LaGuardia Community College’s Correctional Education Partnership (CEP) supports formerly incarcerated people and those who have been affected by mass incarceration. To help them achieve their academic goals while creating a safe space for them to learn and explore, CEP provides access to high quality degree and non-degree programs such as high school equivalency/GED courses, certification training, and associate degree programs. Participants must be 18 or older to apply.

SERVICES

If you are a formerly incarcerated person, someone who that has been affected by mass incarceration, or are unemployed or underemployed, we can help you get on the path to a successful future.

One-on-one and group meetings to discuss academic and workforce training goals & planning
Financial aid application support
Internal and external scholarship application support
Internal and external referral services
Tutoring support referrals
Ongoing alumni support

PROGRAMS

In collaboration with LaGuardia Community College, CEP provides access to a variety of degree and non-degree programs.

GED/HSE Courses & Testing
Certified Vocational Training Programs:
Plumbing, Electrical and HVACR
Film Production Grip Training
Mental Health Peer Counseling
Community Health Worker Training
Bilingual Legal Interpreter Certification
Microsoft Office Certification
Cybersecurity and Privacy Management

Business/Entrepreneurship & Accounting
Education/Early Childhood Development
Public and Community Health/ Nursing
Human Services
Visual & Performing Arts
Film & Television
Music
Language, Culture & Society

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to the Correctional Education Partnership click here to complete the application form. Once you submit the form, you will be contacted within 2-3 business days for a screening session based on your interest. After the screening, you will schedule an in-person appointment to begin the process of enrollment in the program of your interest.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

CEP has built relationships with well aligned organizations that support previously incarcerated individuals. In addition, CEP is always looking to begin partnerships with non-profits, government organizations, and other community partners who provide support and services to justice impacted people. We strongly encourage you to contact us about working together on current and future initiatives.

CONTACT US

Matthew Wilson
Program Coordinator

Phone:
(718) 730-7596
(929) 551-4974

Email:
mawilson@lagcc.cuny.edu or
ACEreg@lagcc.cuny.edu

Room:
C-223

Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM