Ken Oliver Joins TLM's Board of Directors and Advisors

TLM's Newest Addition to Board of Directors and Advisors

The Last Mile Announces $10 Million Gift From Citadel Founder & CEO Ken Griffin and Stand Together Foundation

SiriusXM and The Last Mile Lauch "The Last Mile Radio"

“The Last Mile Radio” will be hosted by the prison technology education program’s co-founder Chris Redlitz and formerly incarcerated musician and audi

Baker-Polito Administration Brings TLM to the Massachusetts Department of Correction

Baker-Polito Adminstration to Launch TLM in MA

TLM Launch Coding Program in Montana

Governor Gianforte, MT DOC and The Last Mile Celebrate Coding Launch in MT State Prison

Chromebook Laptop Pilot Success Leads to Program Expansion Efforts in Additional Facilities

Learn more about how the Chromebook Pilot Program at The Last Mile has impacted student journeys.

The Journey from Student Inside, to Remote Instructor Outside.

Behind the Scenes with Brett Buskirk, Remote Instructor

The Last Mile Launches Revolutionary Program To Train Sound And Video Engineers Within Correctional Facilities To Create Pipeline To Employment

New Audio and Video Production Program (AVP) leverages LinkedIn Learning content and Avid Certifications to help incarcerated students within the Indi

The Last Mile And California Prison Launch Revolutionary Laptop Program For Incarcerated Persons To Accelerate In-Prison Tech Education

Pilot program at Pelican Bay State Prison enables students in TLM’s coding program to take laptops into housing units for continuing education

Molly Rowe and Roadtrip Nation Talk on Empowerment

Listen, as Molly Rowe talks about her experience with TLM and building her life back and the change she wants to see to help others.

TLM is proud to partner with Google on the Grow With Google Career Readiness for Reentry program

Together with other nonprofits, we’ll provide digital skills training to help 10K people impacted by incarceration prepare for workforce reentry.

Sumit Lal, Paving the Road to Success

Sumit Lal, a graduate of TLM, shares his story of success from incarceration to full-time software engineer.

Crossing The Political Chasm To Create Positive Change Second Line: Message From The Chairman

"The Last Mile was founded on the principles of collaboration and transformation and we will continue to pave the road to success."

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - De'Markus Matthews

I began seeking solutions in problems that, before TLM, I didn’t know how to solve.

Good Deeds Come Full Circle

On November 7, 2020 I received a welcome call from my good friend and The Last Mile (TLM) board member MC Hammer. He asked, “Chris, we have a chance t

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Steve Nerey

I love that I can call myself a computer engineer. The door is wide open for me. I have a career path that I didn’t have before.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Alyssa Emshoff

This program not only gave me hope for something better in my future, but the motivation and confidence to be successful.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Talesa Howell

Within the classroom, each new challenge I faced and conquered manifested my ability to believe in myself once again.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Vah Saechao

Life is like solving a math problem, you have to stay away from the negatives and focus on the positives. TLM diverted me from the negatives and direc

Learning to Code in Prison

55% of formerly incarcerated people end up back behind bars. Learning to code can change everything for life after prison.

America is isolated. I've been there before. Lessons I've learned from San Quentin

I never thought that what I experienced on the inside could help during a pandemic like coronavirus. But needs are similar: purpose, routine, positivi

Crossing The Political Chasm To Create Positive Change Second Line: Message From The Chairman

"The Last Mile was founded on the principles of collaboration and transformation and we will continue to pave the road to success."

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Jen Browning

Participating in the TLM program set me apart in prison giving me hope for a brighter, better future without shame, guilt, or embarrassment.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Carrie Murchison

The Last Mile program offered a chance to rise to the occasion, rather than lowering myself to my surroundings and circumstances.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Jevonie Rogers

The one thing TLM has given me is hope, and a different outlook on life.

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos – Technology After Prison, Episode 15 – 21:50

When Tulio concluded his prison sentence at San Quentin, Chris offered Tulio an internship so he could learn more about working with technology.

Transitioning from Life in Prison to Life in Society: Zach's Wisdom

Within San Quentin, Zach was able to find the community that helped him shape a new outlook on life.

From a TLM learner in SQ to Volunteers

Based on my experience, prison volunteers are people from all walks of life who believe in inmates' rehabilitation.

TLM Partner - Udemy

In partnership with Udemy for Business, The Last Mile offers a unique scholarship opportunity for continuing education.

TLM Partner - Michigan Department of Corrections

The Last Mile’s newest partner is Michigan’s Vocational Village at Parnall Correctional Facility.

TLM Partner - Indiana Department of Corrections

Indiana was the first state outside of California to introduce The Last Mile coding program to its incarcerated population.

TLM Partner - Kansas Department of Corrections & Greenbush

A ribbon cutting was held at Topeka Correctional Facility in June of 2019 for The Last Mile computer coding program.

Volunteer at Indiana Dept. of Correction

We are currently recruiting volunteers to mentor our students for The Last Mile coding program at facilities throughout Central Indiana.

From Immigrant Prisoner to Stateless Software Engineer: Simon’s Journey

"Simon hopes society can follow the footsteps of TLM and build a better, more harmonious world."

TLM Partner - Oklahoma Department of Corrections

Oklahoma Department of Corrections partnered with The Last Mile to bring its coding program to Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in February.

TLM Partner, CALPIA

"TLM has proven to be very effective when it comes to inmate rehabilitation and successful reentry."

Senior Accessibility Engineer, Bay Area

"They all continue to amaze and inspire me to lead a more purposeful life."

Software Engineer, San Francisco

"Watching the students grow and build skills has been incredible."

What does it feel like after the Last Mile Demo Day? - Darnell Hill

Demo Day is like witnessing your dream to be a superhero come true.

What does it feel like after the Last Mile Demo Day? - Jorge Heredia

I was watching the men I had mentored gradually growing confident during their presentations and performing flawlessly on Demo Day.

What does it feel like after the Last Mile Demo Day? - Tommy Winfrey

This was the proudest day of my life, by far. If I don’t ever get the find out what fatherhood feels lie, at least I know what brotherhood feels like.

Product Manager at Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative

"With the knowledge I gained from TLM, I walked out of prison into a six figure salary."

Software Engineer at N3N

“Not only did TLM give me hope inside, but they fulfilled the hype on the outside.”

The Last Mile: If you do get paroled, what will you do first? What are your entrepreneurial plans? - Kenyatta Leal

After spending nearly 19 years inside prison, the single factor that's made the difference in my transition has been the support I've received.