On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office Programs Unit and Allan Hancock College celebrated a major academic achievement for 63 incarcerated students at the Northern Branch Jail (NBJ).
These students successfully completed college-level courses, proving that education can be a powerful force for change, no matter where you are in life.
The graduates were recognized for their work in a wide range of subjects, including BUS 389: Customer Service Series, ECS 100: Child Growth and Development, FCS 131: Life Management, HUSV 101: Introduction to Human Services, and HUSV 110: Alcohol, Other Drugs & Addiction.…