The University of New Mexico developed a program called Project ECHO to improve health care through teaching, receiving feedback, and gaining a collective understanding. The aim is to collaborate with many different agencies, including correctional facilities. A group of residents at the Otero County Prison Facility underwent the necessary training to become peer educators. Erick … Continued
Hi, I’m Dan Marquardt, [the] new president of MTC. As we announced a few months ago, my father, Scott Marquardt, who served as president of the company for many years, is now [the] CEO of MTC. He will continue to be heavily involved in our success and the direction of the company. Together, and with … Continued
Today’s story is about an employee who goes the extra mile to make a lasting difference for residents and staff. “Shenesi Beard is just a super person,” says Warden Scott Middlebrooks. Shenesi is a Unit Manager at the Graceville Correctional Facility. She works with staff and residents to ensure that security is what it … Continued
Job Corps is the country’s largest job training and education program, free to low-income 16- to 24-year-olds. For today’s story, we hear from Job Corps leadership about why they enjoy working in a program that helps thousands of students nationwide. Dr. Shauntee Byron, Center Director, Brooklyn Job Corps, loves to see youth make lasting positive changes. “Job … Continued
Happy holidays! As the year ends, I want to thank each of you for your hard work. With your help, we were able to assist tens of thousands of at-risk individuals improve their lives, confront challenges from the past and discover new paths for the future. In 2022, we focused on Fit for Life – … Continued
On the west side of Texas lies the small town of Littlefield. Situated thirty-six miles from Lubbock, it’s where Waylon Jennings grew up. Littlefield is also the home of the MTC-operated Texas Civil Commitment Center (TCCC). Wayne Schmoker is the facility administrator. “We’re a secure treatment facility. It is not a prison,” he says. “It’s … Continued
We recently visited the Imperial Regional Detention Facility (IRDF) in Calexico, California, where we invited the administration to select a video story for us to cover. Of all the positive topics and successes at the facility, they requested a profile on their maintenance department. Edward Ruiz is the assistant facility administrator. “With the crew … Continued
Job Corps changes the lives of 16-24-year-old young people every day. We spoke to businesspeople about Job Corps, and they had a lot to say. Kathleen McIntire, of Kaiser Permanente sees the value of Job Corps graduates. “I feel very blessed to work with Job Corps. Every student they have provided to us has been … Continued
On August 1st, 2021, MTC took over the Bay Correctional Facility operations in Panama City, Florida. As with any transition, it can present a challenge to staff members. “The more we work at it and the more we buy into the mission,” says Linda Baker, a case manager. “The BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I … Continued
As we look ahead to what the future holds for MTC, we hear from an MTC leader playing a pivotal role in transforming how we do business. “I’m Michael Marquardt. In my new role, I’m excited to continue to support MTC Connect and Engaged Learning. Today I’d like to talk about the significant transformation underway … Continued