Securus Technologies Expands Career and Technical Education Access to Support Successful Reentry

Securus tablets provide access to certifications, digital skills, and life readiness tools that reduce barriers and unlock opportunity

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, an Aventiv company and leader in corrections technology, continues to expand its secure, facility-optimized tablet platforms to deliver greater access to career and technical education (CTE), digital literacy, and workforce development tools. This investment supports incarcerated individuals with the skills, certifications, and job readiness they need to secure employment, reduce recidivism, and contribute to long-term economic stability, while ensuring safer correctional facilities by offering productive ways to spend time.

Formerly incarcerated individuals face significant barriers to employment, with nearly 63 percent remaining unemployed a year after release (Bureau of Justice Statistics). The presence of a criminal record can reduce the likelihood of receiving a job offer by up to 60 percent (University of Michigan Law School). This underemployment among justice-involved individuals costs the U.S. economy an estimated $78–$87 billion annually (The National Reentry Resource Center).

Correctional education programs offer a powerful solution. Participants in these programs are 43 percent less likely to return to prison and 13 percent more likely to secure employment post-release (RAND Corp.), making the case for investing in scalable, skill-based education a critical lever for both economic growth and successful workforce reintegration.

Since launching on secure tablets in 2022, the Securus education platform has grown into a comprehensive digital ecosystem that includes:

• Learning pathways from adult basic education to college coursework and industry certifications
• Scalable, self-paced modules tailored to facility and individual needs
• Accessibility features, like touch-to-speech and support for 60+ languages
• Incentive-based engagement, with rewards such as call minutes and commissary items tied to progress

"Secure technology is a game-changer for sustained success, particularly when it delivers vital education and career training to incarcerated individuals," said Kevin Elder, President, Securus Technologies. "Our impact is clear: we've provided over 10.8 million learning hours, with a remarkable 42 percent concentrated on career and financial readiness, equipping individuals with the certifications, digital skills, and job training essential for employment at reentry, creating a direct pathway to strengthened families and empowered communities."

At the core of Securus' education platform is a commitment to delivering real-world learning with tangible outcomes, powered by trusted providers. Three leaders—iCEV, Tooling U-SME, and Teknimedia—form the foundation of this ecosystem, bridging the gap between incarceration and employment by delivering career readiness, digital literacy, technical training, industry certifications, and essential life skills.

• iCEV: A leading provider of career and technical education nationwide, iCEV offers more than 200 courses and 19 industry-recognized certifications. Its curriculum is aligned to real-world industry standards and includes soft skills development to increase career readiness and support successful reentry into the workforce.
• Tooling U-SME: Creates workforce development programs that connect students and underserved populations with high-wage, in-demand jobs through, short-term training, apprenticeships, nationally recognized industry certifications, industry-driven pre-employment training programs and assessments. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, programs align with national certification standards for real-world relevance. Over 600 tablet-optimized, user-friendly classes provide accessible pathways to gain essential skills and advance in manufacturing careers.
• Teknimedia: Provides comprehensive digital literacy and workplace readiness training, including foundational computer skills, digital literacy certification preparation, resume writing, and interview skills. Its interactive, multilingual courses are specifically designed for correctional environments, offering self-paced learning that builds confidence, strengthens reentry preparedness, and supports lifelong digital competency.

"Expanding access to education and skills training for incarcerated individuals gives them an opportunity to be productive, successful individuals upon reentry," said Dusty Moore, CEO of iCEV. "Through our partnership with Securus, iCEV is equipping correctional facilities with the tools to empower individuals with the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills that can open doors to meaningful employment, reduce barriers to reentry, and foster a sense of purpose and self-worth."

Securus is actively expanding its education offerings, leveraging fresh collaborations and innovation to reshape rehabilitation. By combining secure technology with proven content, they offer incarcerated individuals a trajectory to self-sufficiency and stability upon reentry. Learn more at www.securustechnologies.com.

About Securus Technologies
Securus Technologies, an Aventiv company and the industry leader, equips over 1,800 corrections agencies with 80-plus high-grade technology solutions to enhance public safety and optimize facility operations. Their offerings include secure communication, advanced monitoring, and the only corrections-grade Wi-Fi enabled tablets featuring tamper alarms, GPS, fingerprint authentication, secure LTE, and a private Google Play Store. Securus' products and services modernize administration, automate workflows, and centralize communication for staff, while creating vital e- and video connections for incarcerated individuals with family, friends, and resources like education and workforce development, ultimately strengthening community safety and economic stability. For more information, please visit https://aventiv.com/securus-technologies/ or join us on social media on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

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