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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesThe Escambia County Corrections Department proudly recognized eight Road Prison welding program graduates with a ceremony Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Escambia County Road Prison. Two of the graduates also received their GED in addition to the Occupational Certificates of Participation and American Welding Society certificates.
Through a partnership with George Stone Technical Center, the Escambia County Road Prison offers nationally-recognized certifications including stick welding, pipe welding, MIG and TIG welding, or metal inert gas and tungsten inert gas. Participating students choose to opt into the program during their time at the road prison.
During the 2016-17 school year, 30 inmates participated in the welding program through the county's partnership with George Stone Technical Center. George Stone issued 45 Occupational Certificates of Participation for various welding disciplines, and 21 of the 30 inmates received American Welding Society National Certifications that are recognized through the United States.
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