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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Hosts GED Completion Ceremony - 04/27/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently hosted a graduation ceremony at its Inverness Jail to celebrate the academic achievements of an adult in custody who completed their General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

 

This initiative is rooted in the understanding that educational accomplishments are critical tools in improving post-release employment stability. By providing these educational pathways, MCSO aims to combat the long-term economic barriers formerly incarcerated individuals face – including lower annual wages and limited career opportunities – while fostering the critical thinking and quantitative skills necessary for successful reentry and lifelong advancement.

 

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, MCSO’s Programs Unit, in partnership with the Multnomah Education Service District (MESD), held a graduation ceremony at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail marking a significant step forward for our educational programming. While GED preparation has been a consistent offering for adults in custody, a recent grant from the Portland Literacy Council (PLC) has allowed MCSO to restart the testing phase of the program.

 

MCSO is grateful to the PLC for funding these tests and to MESD educators for their work in the jail’s learning environment.

 

Earning a GED is often a gateway to further success. Another opportunity for success is through dual credit coursework that allows adults in custody to earn college credit while also earning high school diploma credit. Recently MESD partnered with Mt Hood Community College to offer dual credit courses, including courses focused on college success.   These courses, taught by MESD, provide a direct path toward higher education and successful reentry.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office recognizes its Programs Unit and MESD for their commitment to providing access, opportunity, and advancement for people involved in the criminal justice system.

 

Photos from Tuesday’s event are being released. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full. Because there are multiple 'MCSO' agencies within Oregon (including Marion, Morrow, and Malheur counties), using the full name of the sheriff’s office ensures better accuracy.

 

 

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Hosts GED Completion Ceremony - 04/27/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently hosted a graduation ceremony at its Inverness Jail to celebrate the academic achievements of an adult in custody who completed their General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

 

This initiative is rooted in the understanding that educational accomplishments are critical tools in improving post-release employment stability. By providing these educational pathways, MCSO aims to combat the long-term economic barriers formerly incarcerated individuals face – including lower annual wages and limited career opportunities – while fostering the critical thinking and quantitative skills necessary for successful reentry and lifelong advancement.

 

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, MCSO’s Programs Unit, in partnership with the Multnomah Education Service District (MESD), held a graduation ceremony at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail marking a significant step forward for our educational programming. While GED preparation has been a consistent offering for adults in custody, a recent grant from the Portland Literacy Council (PLC) has allowed MCSO to restart the testing phase of the program.

 

MCSO is grateful to the PLC for funding these tests and to MESD educators for their work in the jail’s learning environment.

 

Earning a GED is often a gateway to further success. Another opportunity for success is through dual credit coursework that allows adults in custody to earn college credit while also earning high school diploma credit. Recently MESD partnered with Mt Hood Community College to offer dual credit courses, including courses focused on college success.   These courses, taught by MESD, provide a direct path toward higher education and successful reentry.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office recognizes its Programs Unit and MESD for their commitment to providing access, opportunity, and advancement for people involved in the criminal justice system.

 

Photos from Tuesday’s event are being released. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full. Because there are multiple 'MCSO' agencies within Oregon (including Marion, Morrow, and Malheur counties), using the full name of the sheriff’s office ensures better accuracy.

 

 

 

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