Career and Technical Education
Rio Salado College partners with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Re-Entry (ADCRR) to offer career and technical education (CTE) programs at ASPC-Perryville and ASPC-Lewis.
Career and technical education courses apply toward the Associate of Arts degree as restrictive electives.
Certificates
Automotive Technology (Lewis & Perryville)
The Automotive Technology Program is designed to give incarcerated students a thorough understanding of the principles of the modern automobile. They develop the knowledge and the analytical skills to be able to successfully diagnose automotive problems and are able to disassemble, determine necessary corrective action, and repair any make of modern automobile including buses, trucks, and tractors at a level acceptable for entry in the industry.
- Students gain an understanding of the attitude needed for the business as well as essential work habits necessary for securing initial employment and future advancement in the field of automotive repair.
- Women enrolled in this program have the opportunity to participate in hands-on labs using custom built training aides that simulate vehicle systems such as electrical, brakes and engine diagnosis.
- The Automotive Technology program is duplicated at ASPC-Lewis where the male inmates, in addition to their coursework, have access to lab space that allows them to have hands-on practice with vehicles, tire machines, brake trainers, engines, electrical systems and tools.
Construction Electrical (Perryville and Lewis Prisons)
The Workforce Development: Electrical certificate is designed to prepare the incarcerated person with skills needed to work in the construction electrical field upon release. Courses focus on basic electrical fundamentals, electrical standards and installation procedures, as well as electrical equipment, blueprints, codes, and safety.
- Students gain hands-on experience through the construction of electrical products for the government, the construction industry, and the community.
- Any student who successfully completes classes during incarceration may continue the program offered through MCCCD or choose to pursue employment in the residential housing industry.
- Possible Re-Entry Employment - A student who successfully completes classes during incarceration may continue the program offered through MCCCD after release or may choose to pursue employment in the residential housing industry. The standardized training curriculum is taught in classrooms nationwide so students are up-to-date with current practice in the field, and the continued training affords them the opportunity to obtain a livable wage after release.
Quality Customer Service (Perryville)
The Quality Customer Service Certificate of Completion is designed to provide students with training to meet the requirements for employment in non-sales areas. The courses will be offered in Customer Service, Teamwork, Communication skills (both written and oral) and Professional Development.
Small Business Start Up (Lewis)
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Small Business Start-Up program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to become entrepreneurs. Courses provide a background in marketing, management, finance, and a capstone course in which students complete a business plan.
- The goal of the Small Business Start-Up certificate is to create a foundation for prospective small business owners and contribute to the long-term success of the business community.
Plumbing (Perryville)
This program is designed to provide incarcerated persons with the training needed for transition from incarceration to employment in the plumbing industry. Topics covered in the courses include an introduction to basic safety and calculations used in the construction industry, in addition to an introduction to the use of hand and power tools and rigging equipment.
- Includes an introduction to construction drawings and the plumbing industry, with an emphasis on common materials, schedules and plumbing codes.
- Also covers fixtures materials and installation as well as an introduction to apartment home plumbing systems maintenance and repairs. Upon release, students may choose to complete their certificate through MCCCD or pursue employment in the Plumbing field.