The Adult Programs at the West Virginia Schools of Diversion & Transition work both inside and outside the facility walls to provide appropriate academic education classes, career readiness activities, and skilled technical education to provide the tools necessary for individuals to make a successful transition back to the community. 

With goals of reducing recidivism and providing quality education, our staff focuses on helping students earn industry-recognized credentials, participate in U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeships, and partner with community resources (i.e. Jobs & Hope, Workforce WV, WV Council of Churches, etc.) to assist justice impacted individuals in obtaining career employment with local fair chance employers. 

Courses Offered:

  • HiSET (high school equivalency)
  • Bridging the Gap
  • Through the Customer’s Eyes 1 & 2
  • WV Welcome
  • How Money Smart Are You? (formerly FDIC Money Smart)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Carpentry
  • Welding
  • Automotive Technology
  • C-Tech (Copper/Fiber)
  • Electrical
  • Mill & Cabinetmaking
  • Collision Repair
  • Cosmetology
  • Esthetics
  • Culinary Arts
  • Business Education
  • Barbering
  • Agriculture, and
  • OSHA certifications 

School Contacts

FacilityCountyPrincipalTelephoneE-Mail
Anthony CenterGreenbrierAmanda Cales304-536-4151amanda.martin@k12.wv.us
Beckley Correctional Center & JailRaleighRussell Williams304-256-6780russ.williams@k12.wv.us
Central Regional JailBraxtonMichael Shaffer304-750-0157x0807mcshaffe@k12.wv.us
Charleston Correctional CenterKanawhaMichael Shaffer304-340-6921mcshaffe@k12.wv.us
Denmar Correctional Center
PocahontasAmanda Cales304-653-4201amanda.martin@k12.wv.us
Eastern Regional JailBerkeleyMichael Shaffer304-267-0045mcshaffe@k12.wv.us
Huttonsville Correctional Center
RandolphJunior Helmick304-335-2291jhelmick@k12.wv.us
Lakin Correctional Center
MasonLori Loomis-Wedge304-674-2440lloomis@k12.wv.us
Mt. Olive Correctional Complex
FayetteRussell Williams304-442-7213russ.williams@k12.wv.us
North Central Regional JailDoddridgeKenneth Rubenstein304-873-1384krubenst@k12.wv.us
Northern Correctional Center & JailMarshallMark Hedrick304-843-4105mlhedric@k12.wv.us
Ohio Co. Correctional CenterOhioMark Hedrick304-238-1007mlhedric@k12.wv.us
Parkersburg Correctional Center
WoodKenneth Rubenstein304-865-0037krubenst@k12.wv.us
Potomac Highlands Regional JailHampshireMichael Shaffer304-496-1275mcshaffe@k12.wv.us
Pruntytown Correctional Center
TaylorKenneth Rubenstein304-265-6114krubenst@k12.wv.us
Salem Correctional Center
HarrisonKenneth Rubenstein304-782-1128krubenst@k12.wv.us
St. Mary's Correctional Center
PleasantsMark Hedrick304-684-5500mlhedric@k12.wv.us
South Central Regional JailKanawhaRussell Williams304-558-1336russ.williams@k12.wv.us
Southern Regional JailRaleighRussell Williams304-256-6726russ.williams@k12.wv.us
Southwestern Regional JailLoganMichael Shaffer304-239-8418mcshaffe@k12.wv.us
Tygart Valley Regional JailBarbourMichael Shaffer304-637-0382mcshaffe@k12.wv.us
Western Regional JailCabellLori Loomis-Wedge304-733-6821lloomis@k12.wv.us