Educational & Job Training Tracks

Phoenix Ventures will conduct a 12-month pilot program that will offer college level course work and job training (“Training Tracks”) for 10 District of Columbia residents housed in a contractual facility and/or federal prison. The goal of the Training Tracks is to create a viable path to economic self-sufficiency for our residents returning to the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.

To be eligible for the Phoenix Ventures Project, participants must:

Provide proof of District of Columbia residency. In determining domicile, the courts presume that the incarcerated individual remains a citizen of the state where he or she was before incarceration. 

Provide a recommendation letter sent directly to the program from a friend, relative, or community member or organization.

Be drug free. Commit to random drug testing while a participant in the program.

Not be actively affiliated with gangs. PVP understands that is close to impossible to know whether individuals are involved in gangs. But as part of our curriculum we will offer prevention education for our students, and work with our correctional institution partners to help those who need guidance and support. 

Possess a high school diploma or general equivalency degree. If one has not attained at least a general equivalency degree, there can be exceptions which can provide the participant with the opportunity to take an equivalency exam.

Demonstrate proficiency in the English language. PVP will administer a short English proficiency quiz to applicants to assess proficiency and any need for mediation.