College Unbound

About the Program

at Charter Oak State College

HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING ADEQUATE PAYING EMPLOYMENT?

HAVE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND?
WANT TO BECOME YOUR OWN BOSS?
BE IN CHARGE OF YOUR OWN DESTINY?
Skills on the Inside:

Time Management

Attainable Goal-Setting

Resume Assistance

Writing for College

Finding Career Opportunities

COLLEGE UNBOUND IS FOR YOU!

With a parole and probation system that is underfunded and overburdened,

moving someone from incarceration back into the community is often a challengng process. Recently released individuals face serious difficulties attempting to
finish an education on the outside that was started behind prison walls. There is
a lack of support systems and many ex-offenders are ill-equipped to juggle the
competing demands of pursuing a college education while re-learning how to
ntegrate back into society. Our aim is to reduce recidivism rates while simultaneously increasing college graduation rates for individuals who have started
post-secondary education on the inside and are looking to complete on the
outside.

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First day meet-and-greet with community supports and College Unbound
staff
APRIL 23rd
Develop projects (based on your personal interests) that are the
The College Unbound model is built to provide the necessary support for
6 8pm @ core
The
MET HIGH SCHOOL JUSTICE BUILDING
element of your learning plan.
someone who is just returning home from prison. We have worked with 11
ex-offenders since the fall of 2012 and achieved significant results. Our curricu- 325 P
STREET
- PROVIDENCE,
RI 0field
2905
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Work in collaboration
with academic
advisors, professional mentors,
um is designed to be supportive of the students diverse needs and interests, and
experts, and peers
our team is made up of caring and supportive staff who are sensitive and aware

Transfer 90+ credits from previously attended colleges to
of the needs of someone who was just released. Students will be surrounded by a
community of peers who are going through similar
experiences and struggles that
build on
the pathEyouve
already begun. WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN TIME
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are associated with the transition from prison to home. Working in conjunction
Earn up to 15 credits per semester with personalized one-on-on
with one another, this creates a support system
of understanding and accountabilMANAGEMENT
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Goal-oriented. Self-directed. Determined to succeed.
We fit you.
EARNING A BACHELORS Dinfo@collegeunbound.org
EGREE IN INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES FROM
CHARTEROAK STATE COLLEGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COLLEGE UNBOUND

COME MEET WITH

VINNIE VALASQUEZ WANDA BROWN ANTHONY SANDERS HERMAN FALU

James Monteiro,

Dennis Littky
College Unbound Co-Founder & Co Director

Director of Prison Initiative
Big Picture Learning

And learn how!
College Unbound - Justice Building - 325 Public Street Providence, RI 02905