PROJECT RISE

Education after Incarceration

What is Project Rise?

Project Rise is a program offered at Santiago Canyon College - Division of Continuing Education (SCC-CE) designed to empower and support formerly incarcerated individuals.* Our goal is to provide the knowledge and resources needed to successfully complete an educational journey through providing individualized support.

* Project Rise is an extension of the counseling services SCC-CE currently provides in the Orange County jails.

Eligibility Criteria

Persons 18 years of age and over
Formerly incarcerated whether on or off parole/probation

Counseling for Formerly Incarcerated Students

Educational counseling
Career counseling
Personal counseling

Steps to Enroll

Schedule an appointment with a counselor Please call us at 714-628-5904

Contact your counselor by email:

Rosalba Hernandez
Albert Alvano
Anacany Torres

Attend counseling appointment at:
Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Room U-80 Orange, CA 92869	SCC-Division of Continuing Education OEC Provisional Education Facility (CHAP) 1937 W. Chapman Ave. (2nd floor) Orange, CA 92868

Enroll in FREE classes

Short-Term Career Technical Training Certificates (CTE)

3D Printing
Custodial
Commercial Food Preparation
Digital Marketing Specialist
First-Line Supervisor/Manager, Office & Administrative Support Workers
Home-Based Business
Multi-Media Artist and Animators
Web Associate

GED/HiSET classes and free exam
Academic Skills
Adult High School Diploma Program
English as a Second Language

Some programs may require an assessment

Attend classes

Open enrollment. You can begin classes at any time.

Benefits

· Free Student ID
Free student picture ID when enrolled in Continuing Education classes.

· Free OCTA Bus Pass
To qualify, students must enroll in and attend a minimum of 12 hours per week in SCC- Division of Continuing Education classes.

· Personalized assistance with college credit enrollment and services

· Access to tailored workshops and events specifically for individuals with an incarceration experience

· Guidance on applying for financial aid and tuition waivers for college credit classes

· Access to community resources

Childcare Clothing Food	Health Housing Legal

· Assistance with job readiness

· Resources and services for veterans through the SCC Veterans Service Office (VSO)

PROJECT RISE Brochure (Download PDF)

Student Testimonials

“It's great to be treated like a real human being, a person and not a former convict."

“I learned a long time ago when resources are available that can change your life, you don't sit there. This [program] has been a miracle for me."

“Rancho Santiago has had part in not only in my education but also in my recovery of life"

Santiago Canyon College