ODRC Sinclair College Prog Renew

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV 403-24-3277D, awarded to Sinclair Community College, focuses on providing educational and job training services primarily within correctional institutions across Ohio. The contract encompasses undergraduate programs and educational institution services, specifically targeting incarcerated learners through the Advanced Job Training (AJT) program. Under this vehicle, Sinclair Community College will deliver comprehensive educational programming designed to support inmate rehabilitation and skill development, with a projected reach of approximately 3,000 students annually and an emphasis on creating pathways to higher education.

The IDV is administered by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections (DRC) and will operate from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Sinclair Community College is the prime contractor, with a contract value estimated at $1,027,611 annually, representing a tuition rate of $87.75 per credit hour. The contract covers statewide Ohio correctional facilities, ranging from minimum to supermax security levels, and includes partnerships with other educational institutions like Franklin University, Ashland University, and Wilmington College to facilitate potential bachelor's degree transitions for participating inmates.