March 24, 2026 Massachusetts Department of Correction and The Last Mile Celebrate Graduates from Coding Program at MCI-Shirley The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) and The Last Mile (TLM), a national nonprofit dedicated to providing technology education and reentry support for incarcerated individuals, celebrated the graduation of six students from the coding and web development program at MCI-Shirley during a ceremony on March 23. Read Article
March 3, 2026 Transforming San Quentin: A New Era of Learning and Rehabilitation At The Last Mile, we’re excited to share some groundbreaking news from San Quentin State Prison as it embarks on a transformative journey. Recently, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the unveiling of a new state-of-the-art learning center, which marks a significant milestone in the effort to reshape the prison system into a space that prioritizes education, rehabilitation, and personal growth. Read Article
January 29, 2026 Montana Department of Corrections and The Last Mile Celebrate Graduation of Technology Workforce Training Program Ten students mark the third graduating class at Montana State Prison, completing a program designed to support successful reentry and long-term career pathways. Read Article
January 22, 2026 The Last Mile Celebrates 1000 Justice-impacted Alumni Congratulations to the students graduating today from The Last Mile web development program at Putnamville Correctional Facility in Indiana. Read Article
December 2, 2025 Holiday Postcards to Incarcerated Students Six years ago, The Last Mile started a tradition of handwriting and sending holiday cards to every student enrolled in our nationwide programs. This initiative was created to strengthen the connection between The Last Mile and our students. We understand the emotional challenges of incarceration during the holiday season and wanted to remind our students […] Read Article
September 22, 2025 The 2025 The Last Mile Graduation at Putnamville Correctional Facility in Indiana Congratulations to the students graduating today from The Last Mile web development program at Putnamville Correctional Facility in Indiana. Read Article
September 18, 2025 The 2025 The Last Mile Graduation of Coding Program at Indiana Women’s Prison Three students graduated from The Last Mile web development program alongside graduating students from Ivy Tech Community College at the Indiana Women’s Prison. Read Article
September 18, 2025 Business and Justice Leaders Gather at San Quentin to Highlight California Model’s Success The Last Mile (TLM), in partnership with Virgin Unite and Business Leaders Against the Death Penalty, convened an exclusive panel discussion inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Read Article
September 3, 2025 Celebrating Success: The Last Mile Graduation Ceremony at Rhode Island’s John J. Moran Medium Security Facility Ten students graduated from The Last Mile (TLM) web development program at North Dakota State Penitentiary. The cohort spent the last year acquiring technology skills, including web development, coding, and software engineering, to prepare them for high-demand jobs upon returning to North Dakota communities. Read Article
August 11, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom Identifies the Fifth State Prison to Close Due to Falling Incarcerated Population Riverside County is home to the next state prison set to close as part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response to the decreasing incarcerated population. Read Article