“We’re grateful that MTC is here and the compassion they have on the folks they are responsible for, not only the detainees but as well as their employees and anybody they come into contact with,” says Jones County Judge Dale Spurgin. MTC has been a part of the Anson, Texas, community since 2019 when the … Continued

Over the next two weeks, we’re going to take a closer look at MTC’s “Culture of Caring” program. It’s still fairly new, about two years now, but it’s taking shape and making a difference. “From what I’ve seen here, it’s really about growing, it’s really about understanding what your responsibilities are. And when it comes … Continued

Dog training programs are not new to MTC correctional facilities. However, it’s never been done before at the Billy Moore Correctional Center in Overton, Texas – until now. “Rusk County has had a stray dog problem for a number of years,” explains Warden John Cochran. “And so the sheriff reached out to us and just … Continued

Two students. Two different backgrounds. Same training program. Same Job Corps center. “I have a better outlook on my future coming to Job Corps,” says A’Driah Gomez Haynes, a student at the Charleston Job Corps Center. A’Driah came to Charleston Job Corps after running into roadblocks in her personal life. “My situation at home wasn’t … Continued

“She has a department that we know we’re going to be proud of, and there’s not any question about that. That’s how good she is.” Warden Brian Collins of the Lindsey State Jail in Jacksboro, Texas, speaks of staff member Monique Mallard who is the risk manager. Relatively new at the facility, Monique still remembers … Continued

Da’Sahn Smith is learning carpentry at the Edison Job Corps Center in New Jersey. He’s grateful to his instructors. In fact, he sees them as father figures. “They feel like fathers here. It literally feels like a brotherhood, honestly. The way that they’re so welcoming.” But Da’Sahn’s real father is the real reason he enrolled … Continued

“If I get you to think about it, that’s all I’m asking you to do. Just think about it.” What Jeff Ochital is trying to get these young Edison Job Corps students to think about is…donating blood. “Has anyone here ever donated blood before? Do you know what your blood type is? So, you take … Continued

“I mean, I felt welcome the second I walked in.” Stephen Vinez is a client at the H.O.P.E. Transitional Treatment Center in Henderson, Texas. “And the second they picked me up, I felt welcome. It was cool. I mean, I’m going to be happy to leave, don’t get me wrong – go home to my … Continued

“I think music is just smooth to the soul,” says Linda Thomas, former warden of the Bridgeport Correctional Center in Bridgeport, TX. “I call it ‘Six String Therapy’,” says resident Deryl Williams. “Being able to handle a guitar, and in a prison setting, is a blessing in itself. Because you don’t have access to these … Continued

MTC is committed to helping the next generation of leaders develop themselves professionally and personally. This includes offering special leadership training for MTC employees, known as “Leadership Academy for Executives”. Several employees from Job Corps centers across the country were selected and welcomed to participate in the 2024 Leadership Academy for Executives, led by MTC’s … Continued