WorkReady U

Well-Done Wednesdays!

Congratulations to Ashlee Poche on earning her High School Equivalency!

This fall, Ashlee will begin her journey at Delgado Community College, where she plans to pursue a career as an X-Ray Technician. We are so proud of her hard work and excited to see all that she will achieve!

Instructors: Lou Noles & Jackie Sharp - St. Charles Campus

Are you next? Secure your spot today! Email us at [email protected] to get started! Or visit rpcc.edu or a campus today for more information.

Adult Education programs like WorkReady U at River Parishes Community College may start with literacy skills and high school equivalency preparation, but they go FAR beyond that. They teach students like Trinika to listen to their hearts, commit to their personal goals, and make their career dreams become a reality. (https://www.rpcc.edu/adult-education)

▶️ 🎯 "I am here because of my passion for returning to school to receive my high school diploma. I've been doing this thing for some time now. My most immediate goal that I have accomplished is finishing what I started. I've learned to be consistent, stay on task, and my goal is to finish on top.

Once I am done with my Nursing Program, I look forward to working in a hospital setting to live out my dreams since I was a little girl. Taking care of my mother set the tone for me to FOLLOW MY HEART." 💙 💚



RPCC WorkReady U Adult Education, COABE, Louisiana Association for Public, Community, & Adult Education, Louisiana Community & Technical College System, Louisiana Workforce Commission

Access to education and employment training are essential for the success and wellness of individuals both living in and also exiting our correctional systems. Our WorkReady U teachers and tutors working in the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections see potential in those who have rarely seen or valued their own abilities. Adult Education is a SECOND CHANCE desperately needed by so many, especially students like John.

📝 "I was definitely nervous at first, being that I was one of the older guys among a group of boisterous young people. However, Chaplain Chris and my peer tutors taught us in a way that was not only relatable but also helped strengthen the bond we classmates desperately needed. Many days we were pushed to our limits, and some were pure frustration. But I knew I just had to get my education. I had made it this far through life and prison and surely wasn’t going to short myself of all the hard work I put in. Lord, You’ve known I’ve wanted this for 36 years, I prayed, this is my opportunity.

This is an achievement of a lifetime that nobody can take away. In many instances, having a diploma equates to better jobs and wages. In all, however, it gives men a sense of pride and esteem that allows them to hold their head higher and more confidently in life’s situations. This class has shown me that there are indeed individuals and groups concerned with the well-being and advancement of incarcerated individuals in Louisiana." 🩵



Louisiana Association for Public, Community, & Adult Education, COABE, Louisiana Community & Technical College System