Larch Corrections Center and Vocational Programs in Yacolt, WA
Located in Yacolt, WA, the Larch Corrections Center, opened in 1956, accommodates 480 offenders on its 40-acre site. With vocational programs such as Adult Basic Education, Small Business Basics, Life Skills, and Automotive Service, the center aims to equip individuals with essential skills for reintegration into society. Education plays a vital role in reducing recidivism rates, as evidenced by a 2013 RAND Corp study. Participants in educational programs are 43% less likely to return to prison within three years of release, demonstrating the significance of investing in inmate education. Testimonials highlight the positive impact of education and vocational training on personal growth and entrepreneurial endeavors. By providing a supportive learning environment, the center strives to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for successful reentry into the workforce and society.
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Larch Corrections Center Yacolt, WA
Minimum to Medium Located in Yacolt, WA 40 minute drive from Clark College Opened in 1956 Capacity: 480 offenders 40 acre site Superintendent: Dona Zavislan
Rhianna Johnson Program Director Doug Helmer Small Business Instructor Bruce Music Automotive Instructor Steve Smith General Education Instructor TBA Program Assistant
ABE/GED VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS Adult Basic Education Small Business Basics Life Skills Computing Automotive Service and Brakes Technician OFFENDER CHANGE Job Seeking Skills
Intro to Business Management, HRM, Marketing Law, Accounting & Finance International Trade Creative Problem Solving Hindrances to thinking and ideas The role of criticism and effective communication of solutions. Small Business Management Computer Application Essentials OS, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic Accounting Principles Basic accounting equation Recording and posting business transactions Adjusting and closing entries Preparing financial statements Small business organizational structure and development Entrepreneurship Franchising Business Math Mathematical operations, Markup/down , trade/cash discounts, and payroll. Loan interest payment calculations
According to a 2013 RAND Corp study: Prisoners who participated in education programs where 43% less likely to return to prison within three years of release Every dollar spent on inmate education translated to $4 to $5 saved on re-incarceration. Source: Long, Katherine, 2015. Seattle Times, Behind bars, college is back in session in some Washington prisons. Retrieved on January 20, 2015 from: http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2025481425_prisoneducationxml.html.
I believe that any education that one receives is important and very helpful. Small business has been very interesting. I feel better about myself and what I ve learned. I own a business and will be returning to it and have found the class both helpful and informative. I ve always wanted to start up my own business and I believe this information will help me with the social interactions involved with running a business.
What advise can you offer regarding: What jobs/careers have you seen former offenders be successful with? What jobs/careers should former offenders avoid? Have opinions changed about hiring former offenders? If so, in what ways? How can we be more responsive?
