21 student inmates graduate from CoreCivicâs Whiteville facility CoreCivic inmates graduate (Source: CoreCivic) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | December 21, 2020 at 12:56 PM CST - Updated December 21 at 12:56 PM
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) - CoreCivicâs Whiteville Correctional Facility congratulates 21 student-inmates as they receive either a high school equivalency (HSE) diploma or a vocational certificate.
The facility hosted a socially-distant ceremony for the graduates on December 17.
According to the news release, eleven vocational program graduates earned certificates in carpentry, electrical, and HVAC. Ten student-inmates earned their HSE diploma.
Graduating student-inmate, Chad Young, said his children motivated him to earn his HSE. âI want to be a good example for my two sons,â said Young. âThis [accomplishment] proves that you are never too old to complete a high school education.â