Education Over Incarceration, Breaking the Cycle Through Literacy and Workforce Trends/Partnership with CEA
Percy H. Pitzer, Founder, President of the Board at Pitzer Family Education Foundation
This presentation, Education Over Incarceration: Breaking the Cycle Through Literacy and Workforce Partnerships, will highlight how targeted education, workforce training, and strategic partnerships can reduce recidivism and create sustainable pathways to success for justice-involved individuals and their families. Led by Percy Pitzer, Founder and President of the Board of the Pitzer Family Education Foundation (PFEF), the session will explore innovative approaches that integrate literacy, post-secondary education, and hands-on workforce development.
The objectives of this presentation are to demonstrate how education-based reentry programs improve employment outcomes, to showcase effective program management strategies, and to emphasize the importance of partnerships, particularly with organizations like CEA, in expanding access to quality instruction and training. The discussion is highly relevant to corrections staff, educators, and community leaders seeking practical, scalable solutions that connect tutoring, teaching, and career pathways.
Attendees will gain key insights into building impactful reentry programs, aligning literacy with workforce demands, and fostering collaborations that support long-term success. The session will also highlight real-world outcomes from PFEF initiatives, offering a replicable model for empowering individuals to choose education over incarceration while strengthening families and communities.
