Justice-Involved Education
Since 1961, Victor Valley College has been an established provider of postsecondary education for citizens of the High Desert through accredited Associate’s degrees and industry-recognized workforce training, certificates, and credentials. The College endeavors to provide excellence in education for individuals in the High Desert who are justice-involved. The College is dedicated to serving the community through the creation of the justice-impacted program. Additionally, the College has created activities and community partnerships to support incarcerated, and re-entry educational supports to individuals who are justice-involved in our service area.
Re-entry Students
One on One Counseling
Need help creating an education plan or registering for class? The JIE program has a JIE specific counselor that is here to help make the registration process as smooth as possible for you
Vocational/Trade Certification
The JIE program partners with our Workforce Development department to help provide trade training and certifications for reentry students. When offered, some of those services are:
- OSHA Certification
- CPR Certification
- CDL Training
- Construction Certification
- Welding Certification
- Forklift Training and Certification
- And more
Space is limited and fills up fast for these programs. If interested, be sure to connect with JIE program manager for more info
Workshops
JIE program will be hosting workshop events that cater to helping reentry students. Below are some of the events:
- Financial Aid
- Financial Literacy
- Soft Skills
- Navigating College
- Microsoft Office 101
- And more
Be sure to connect with us to stay up to date with the latest workshops/events the JIE program will be hosting.
Incarcerated Students
Academics
Associate Programs offered:
- Business 2.0 AS-T
- Sociology AA-T
The courses will be offered as two 8-week sessions in the Fall and Spring. Some classes may be 16 weeks depending on the curriculum and faculty needs. Summer and Winter sessions are 8 weeks with 6-week sessions in the Winter and Summer. JIE students will need a minimum of 60 units (18-19 classes) to complete their program. It is anticipated that the program can be completed in 2.5 years of coursework.
Courses will be offered through high-support correspondence education. Correspondence education allows VVC instructors to teach with engaged academic supports offered through email and/or written communication. Students will have access to:
- Faculty for questions and/or support.
- JIE Counselor for academic pathway and course selection.
- Support staff for questions, concerns and program success.
Transition Support
- Seamless education transition utilizing either on-campus or distance learning options for those returning to Victor Valley College for classes.
- Assistance for students who want to transfer to pursue a 4-year degree.
- Community-based organizations who can provide referrals or non-education services such as job placement and adjusting to life upon release.
Contact Info
- Aubrey Berry - Program Manager
- Fernando Chavez - Administrative Assistant
- Lizette Ramirez - JIE Counselor
- Email: JIE@vvc.edu
- phone: (760) 245-4271 Ext.2135
- Location: Bldg. 80.06