"Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom."

George Washington Carver penned these words in an 1896 letter to Booker T. Washington, and they apply perfectly to the work of our NDCS education professionals!

While the pathway to reentry is unique for each incarcerated individual, many pathways find a foundation within the education department – whether through attainment of a high school diploma, completion of a GED, enrollment in workforce readiness courses, or even the journey through post-secondary opportunities.

Thanks to the dedication of our NDCS educators, last year 88 individuals...Read more

It’s #CorrectionsMonth and today we’re shining a spotlight on some of our outstanding NDCS teammates. Both of these teammates make an important contribution to the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW).

Corporal (Cpl.) Jones is inclusive and solution focused in her work. Her teammates and the NCCW population alike notice the care she shows to each person and the positive attitude she brings to each shift. Cpl. Jones was named the NCCW Employee of the Quarter.

Lieutenant (Lt.) Onofrei’s teammates describe him as an exceptional role model who holds his team to a high standard and pushes them to reach the...Read more

Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L) kicked off #CorrectionsMonth by giving May baskets to teammates – complete with flower seeds to brighten their yard or patio. These teammates plant seeds of hope every day through supporting the population’s successful community reentry. Thank you to the CCC-L team for everything you do!Read more