LinkedIn offers tech and employment skills to Incarcerated Individuals

Edovo, a leader in educational and vocational programming for incarcerated individuals, is proud to announce an impactful collaboration with LinkedIn. Together, we are delivering free LinkedIn Learning courses to over 350,000 incarcerated learners served daily through the Edovo platform. This partnership represents a significant step in empowering justice-involved individuals with the tools and skills they need to succeed during incarceration and after release.

Transforming Lives Through Education

At Edovo, our mission is to help everyone connected to incarceration build better lives. By providing access to education, vocational training, and rehabilitative resources, we aim to create pathways to meaningful opportunities post-release. Our platform offers a broad range of learning opportunities, from GED preparation to advanced career skills, ensuring equitable access to resources that foster personal and professional growth.

This collaboration with LinkedIn takes our mission even further, providing access to in-demand skills essential in today’s competitive job market. These skills include technology proficiency, professional soft skills, and industry-specific knowledge, all of which empower learners to achieve sustainable success.

Expanding Learning Opportunities

Through this partnership, Edovo has launched 53 LinkedIn Learning courses on its platform. These courses cover essential areas like:

• Professional Soft Skills: Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership.
• Digital and Tech Literacy: Computer science, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more.
• Business Basics: Fundamentals of entrepreneurship and workplace skills.
• Construction and Trades: Industry-specific training for in-demand fields.

Additionally, in collaboration with the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), LinkedIn has developed the course “Job Seeking with a Criminal Record.” This resource equips justice-involved learners with the strategies they need to successfully navigate the job market after release, making it an invaluable tool for reentry.

Empowering Communities, One Learner at a Time

"Edovo is on a mission to break down barriers to education and opportunity for justice-involved individuals," says Brian Hill, CEO of Edovo. "Our collaboration with LinkedIn Learning reflects our unwavering commitment to providing learners with the tools they need to build brighter futures. By introducing programming and professional development courses, we are giving individuals the skills to succeed both personally and professionally."

This partnership directly supports over 400 correctional facilities nationwide, bringing these invaluable learning opportunities to thousands of individuals working to change their lives.

Fostering Societal Change

Education is a catalyst for transformation—not just for individuals but for communities and society as a whole. By equipping incarcerated individuals with tech and professional skills, Edovo and LinkedIn are driving meaningful societal change. This collaboration helps create pathways to success, reduces recidivism, and fosters a more inclusive and equitable future.

Learn more about Edovo’s programs and how we are redefining opportunities for justice-involved individuals. Together, we can build brighter futures for all.

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