Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network

Capss: the center for academic persistence and student success (capss) is ficgn's mainstay for doing work in higher education in prison and reentry. Programs within the center aim to enrich the learning and teaching experience by empowering students and educators with access to educational and financial resources that support the teaching and learning journey through degree attainment.

Place: the pathways to leadership advancement and career excellence (place) program focuses on the unique needs of students and professional members in reentry pursuing advancement in their careers through leadership development and skill attainment. Our goal is to provide resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities that will help these individuals build successful and fulfilling careers. Place focuses on four key project activity areas for ficgn members - education and training, employment and recruitment, leadership development, and community and civic engagement.