From MetroWest Daily News:
OWASSO, OK, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As the United States faces ongoing workforce shortages and a growing emphasis on prisoner reentry, educators from Langston University and Tulsa Community College are highlighting prison education programs as a key workforce development solution.
In recognition of Second Chance Month, this initiative underscores the transformative role of prison education in creating pathways to employment and successful reentry for incarcerated individuals.
At the 2026 ACT Midwest Region Summit—hosted by ACT, a national organization known for its education and workforce-readiness resources—researchers presented strategies demonstrating how incarcerated students can transition into productive careers through targeted education, entrepreneurship training, and workforce partnerships.
Programs such as Langston University’s Second Chance Program at the Dick Conner Correctional Center are equipping adult learners with practical business and career skills while preparing them for career readiness and successful reintegration into society. Contiue reading.
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