Tuition for up to 30 Correctional Officers to begin Basic Recruit Training Academy at North…

The Florida Department of Corrections has awarded a contract (C66D30) for Basic Recruit Training Academy tuition, valued at $61,597.80, to support the professional development of correctional personnel. The contract covers tuition for 30 Correctional Officers to attend training at North Florida College, with the program running from November 3, 2025, through February 26, 2026. Each student's training package, priced at $2,053.26, includes tuition and associated lab fees.

The contract represents a focused professional development initiative designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of correctional staff through structured academic training. The award encompasses a comprehensive training program with a per-student cost of $2,053.26, totaling $61,597.80 for the entire cohort of 30 participants. The performance period spans approximately 16 weeks, with the training academy located at North Florida College, providing a standardized educational experience for incoming correctional officers.