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Orijin Debuts Critically Acclaimed Film Sing Sing on Its Managed Learning Platform, Reaching 63,000+ Incarcerated Individuals in 19 States
New York, NY— October 20, 2025 — Orijin, the leading education and workforce development platform for correctional facilities, is proud to announce that the feature film Sing Sing is now available on Orijin tablets in facilities across 19 U.S. states. This powerful true story of transformation, hope, and rehabilitation through the arts is now accessible to more than 63,000 incarcerated learners nationwide. Sing Sing, an A24 release, is inspired by the extraordinary life of Jo
Oct 192 min read
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 103 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 23 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 281 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 192 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 43 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 252 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 134 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...
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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...
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 11/7
The articles featured in this week's News Roundup shine a light on a common thread: technology and smarter workforce linkages are reshaping education for today’s job market. From data-driven career coaching and expanded apprenticeships to virtual career fairs and AI-enabled learning, edtech and workforce development firms have opportunities to widen access, align curricula with in-demand skills, and support responsible, humane use of AI in student success and mental health.
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/31
Education and workforce development continues to evolve, with recent research highlighting both exciting opportunities and pressing challenges. From the transformative potential of augmented reality in classrooms to the declining aspirations for higher education among high schoolers, and the persistent issues surrounding quality employment and mental health, these developments underscore the need for innovative solutions.
Oct 314 min read
Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/24
In the current era of the modern workforce, ensuring job quality, equitable education, and effective career preparation is of increasing importance. The articles in this week's News Roundup reveal notable disparities in employment conditions across the United States, alongside emerging approaches (such as artificial intelligence) to support learners with diverse needs. Additionally, new initiatives focus on creating alternative pathways that better prepare students for sustai
Oct 244 min read
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