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    Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

    Educational Programs

    Providing educational and vocational training to prepare incarcerated men and women for successful reentry.

    A teacher speaks to an incarcerated student who is working on a computer.

    During the classification process, inmates are assessed to determine what current skills they possess, what job interests they have, their educational background and what education or vocational options are available.

    The Department of Corrections provides a detailed booklet for all educational programs it provides. This chart details all CTE programs by the individual SCI locations. Many different CTE programs and certifications are offered throughout the facilities as well as through the DOC Culinary Academy.

    The vocational programs offered throughout the state correctional institutions are:

    SCI Vocational Programs
    ProgramsPrograms
    Auto Mechanics/TechnologyBarber/Cosmetology
    Business EducationCDL
    CarpentryConstruction Fundamentals
    Custodial MaintenanceElectricity
    ElectronicsFlagger
    Fiber OpticsHorticulture/Landscaping
    HVACMachine Shop
    MasonryOSHA
    Optical AssistantPlumbing
    Print ShopRestaurant Trades
    Warehouse OperationsWelding