FROM PRISON CELLS TO PHD INC

We are dedicated to promoting and advocating for higher education for currently and formerly incarcerated men and women. The UNLOCK Higher Ed Coalition is a group of stakeholders interested in policy solutions to increase educational access for individuals with criminal convictions.

? P2P TRP will have well trained professional Team members. ? P2P TRP will provide opportunities for scholar growth and personal success. ? P2P TRP will provide and maintain facilities that meet the needs of our scholars. ? P2P TRP will promote academic success among scholars. ? The goal is for the P2P TRP Scholar to move towards housing independence within one year. TRP Scholars must do and provide proof of the following: o Achieve enrollment in school by 1-month. Start school within 2-3-months. o Open a bank account by 1-month. Provide a monthly bank statement. Save at least $100 per month. o Gain employment by 2-months and provide bi-weekly paycheck stubs or proof of employment. o Obtain a drivers license by 3-6-months. ? Benefits: Personal laptop & student desk to each scholar. $1500 Scholarship and other benefits of the P2P Program such as internship opportunities and being matched with a P2P Mentor and Tutor. o P2P TRP Scholars must connect with their P2P Mentor & Tutor weekly starting in month-1. ? Meetings & Groups: P2P TRP Scholars must attend two weekly group sessions academic & personal enrichment at the P2P House AND P2P Scholars must attend Saturday P2P cohort sessions. Unexcused absences from 1 or more sessions is grounds from removal from the house.

Prison-to-Professionals P2P leads a group of volunteers who volunteer to be pen pals to people who are currently incarcerated. Pen Pals commit to writing at least 2 letters a month.