by CORE | Apr 6, 2026
CORE was recently featured on 22News InFocus, highlighting the organization’s mission to expand access to higher education for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated residents in the Pioneer Valley.
by CORE | Jul 31, 2025
Now, a regional effort organized by Western Mass CORE, or Community, Opportunity, Resources and Education, is bringing together multiple organizations to streamline a jail-to-college system, said Nicole Hendricks, executive director.
by CORE | Jul 31, 2025
Western Mass CORE, now independent and fiscally sponsored by MassHire Holyoke, received a $750,000 grant, allowing them to launch the Unlocking Pathways, a regional planning initiative.
by CORE | May 21, 2025
The Basketball Hall of Fame hosted a job fair with 48 companies present, offering services to help seal criminal records and build the workforce in western Massachusetts.
by CORE | May 24, 2023
While college-in-prison programs are growing, jails often lack similar opportunities. Educators like John Schlueter were surprised to find minimal educational offerings beyond AA and Bible study. Groups like FreeWriters highlight the absence of college courses or...
