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Orijin Launches AI Discovery Lab: Why Correctional Education Needs Human-First AI Solutions
by Alan Santiago, Chief Product Officer The statistics are sobering: nearly 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States, yet...
Sep 113 min read
Jobs for the Future Recognizes Orijin as an Innovator to Watch in Correctional Education
NEW YORK, NY – September 3, 2025 – Orijin, a national leader in correctional education technology, has been named one of Jobs for the...
Sep 33 min read
Orijin recognized as “An Innovator to Watch” by JFF
About the Innovators to Watch After a careful scan of the broad marketplace for edtech in prisons, jails, and other carceral settings, we...
May 291 min read
Orijin Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Security and Compliance in Correctional Facilities
NEW YORK, NY – May 20, 2025 – Orijin, a public benefit corporation, and leading provider of secure learning technology for correctional...
May 202 min read
Massachusetts Department of Correction Tablet Program Expands Learning Opportunities for Incarcerated Individuals
Milford — In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is recognizing the power of education...
May 53 min read
Orijin and Interplay Learning Expand Partnership to Offer 15 Learning Pathways to Support Pre-Apprenticeships and Additional Skilled Trades Training in Correctional Facilities
AUSTIN, TX and NEW YORK, NY – March 26, 2025 – Orijin, a technology leader in evidence-based learning and workforce development...
Mar 262 min read
IRESA Adult Education I.G.N.I.T.E. The Way Graduates!
ABC 12 News - IGNITE Program The Alpena County Sheriff’s Department and IOSCO RESA are collaborating to pave the way for inmates under...
Mar 144 min read
Educational options: Tablet program continues to grow at county jail
GREENFIELD — Dustin C. Jameson said he signed up to be part of a tablet program at the Hancock County Jail mainly because he thought he...
Feb 224 min read
California county's Juvenile Hall Leads the Way with Innovative Tablet Program
Marin County, CA – Marin County Juvenile Hall is transforming education for incarcerated youth through its groundbreaking Orijin Tablet...
Feb 41 min read
TALENT BEHIND THE WALL
Programs that allow inmates to earn college degrees are flourishing in Massachusetts Orijin™ is proud to partner with the Massachusetts...
Aug 22, 20241 min read
Arti Finn, Orijin Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer named on Forbe’s 50 over 50 list
Education technology company Orijin provides secure tablets, software and a cloud-based system to people who are incarcerated or on...
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Massachusetts Department of Correction and Parole Board Announce New Pilot Program to Educate Incarcerated Individuals on Parole Process
Initiative enhances the parole system’s transparency and equity, supports parole petitioners with the development of of a strong reentry...
Jul 26, 20243 min read
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/17
This week's News Roundup features topics that collectively illustrate how education technology and workforce development are evolving in 2025, from AI shaping hiring and upskilling needs to the persistent gaps in school-based mental health, chronic absenteeism, and college readiness tied to poverty.
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/10
Across the articles in this week's News Roundup, a common thread is clear: edtech and workforce development are critical levers for transforming learning, bridging gaps between education and real-world needs, and accelerating inclusive progress.
Oct 104 min read
Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/3
This week's News Roundup highlight pressing challenges and promising opportunities across various sectors: a projected shortfall of over 5 million college-educated workers in the U.S. by 2032 underscores the urgent need for targeted reskilling and credentialing initiatives; positive trends in college students’ mental health point to the importance of accessible mental health resources; and expanding youth employment and work-based learning can foster essential skills and comm
Oct 34 min read
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