TDCJ is enhancing correctional training standards with the launch of the new Correctional Development Program on April 16th. This evaluation approach is designed to strengthen safety, support career growth, and align with the agency’s 2030 goals. Through continuous assessment and development, the agency is investing in the future of correctional professionals. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

At the Wynne Unit, inmates are gaining vital job skills to help them successfully reenter the workforce. Through a rigorous training program, they can earn over 6,000 hours toward apprenticeship certifications in the mechanics field. Similar hands-on apprenticeships throughout the state provide inmates with valuable trade skills and set the foundation for stable careers, safer communities, and more effective rehabilitation. Inmates with previous experience or simply an interest in learning a new