Laurel Ridge Community College: Adult Education Programs at Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center

Our conversation with Laurel Ridge Community College today included Guy Curtis (Director of Marketing), Sharon Hetland (Director of Adult Education), as well as several guests from Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center. Joining us from there was Kirk Jordan, an adult education instructor, Captain Dan Cotrill, and two inmates: Ricky Arbogast & Carl Funk. Sharon explained the adult education programs that are offered at NRADC including GED, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Horticulture certification classes. We talked about the positive impact of offering these programs to inmates can have on their futures once they're released. Capt. Cotrill explained the vetting process for those who were chosen to participate in those programs and Kirk walked us through what the classes entailed. Both Ricky & Carl shared their experiences while going through the class and talked about their future plans using the knowledge and certifications they've earned. Learn more about adult education at Laurel Ridge Community College here: https://laurelridge.edu/adult-education/