All 19 students passed the #NCCER Core basic safety assessment at Frank Lee’s first ISTC weekend workshop! Expanded skills training helps students pursue better jobs through work release and prepare for employment after release. #IngramState
Last week, ISTC’s Reentry team and college leaders attended the Shepherds Fold annual luncheon. Our partnership connects career preparation with housing, employment and transportation support, helping students build stability after release. #Reentry
What can EPA certification violations cost?
Up to $124,426/day per violation in federal court. Mr. Patterson’s HVAC students passed EPA 608, earning a credential for refrigerant work! BLS projects 40,600 U.S. HVAC openings annually. Congratulations! #IngramState #Reentry2030
🤝 ISTC’s Sept. 23 Draper Resource Fair connected 135 students with nearly 30 organizations to learn about resources and opportunities after incarceration. Connections before release help students plan their next steps with confidence. #IngramState #Reentry2030
🎓 Congratulations to the 45 Perry County PREP Center graduates celebrated Oct. 2! Through ISTC’s partnership with ABPP, participants earned workforce credentials. David Hill and Devan Coppett also completed their GEDs! #IngramState #Reentry
🎓 ISTC’s Dr. Calloway spoke at today’s Opelika DRC graduation! Through our ABPP partnership, DRC participants can access short-term skills training, adult education and job placement services to connect with employers. #ISTC #ABPP #ReentrySuccess
🎓 Congratulations to Angelica Quintana on earning her Alabama High School Diploma through the High School Diploma Option Program! Angelica completed the program and received her diploma from Demopolis High School. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone! 🎉👏 #IngramState
Congratulations to ISTC students at the St. Clair Instructional Site who completed OSHA 10-Hour safety training! Their new cards reflect the workplace safety knowledge they’re building as they prepare for future careers. 👏
Congratulations to Dr. Phillips and Dr. Booker, recognized by Dismas Charities for helping justice-involved individuals earn career credentials through the PROWD Grant. Their work is creating pathways to employment, self-sufficiency and successful reentry.
Yesterday, Ingram State leaders and staff participated in a Reentry Simulation with UAB. The experience provided insight into the barriers our students may face and reinforced the importance of education and workforce training in supporting successful reentry. #IngramState #UAB
Congratulations to Ms. Willoughby on being recognized by the Correctional Education Association for recruiting six new members! Her passion and advocacy continue to strengthen the field of correctional education. We are proud to celebrate her dedication!
#CorrectionalEducation
More than $12,000 from Mid-South RC&D provided new Snap-on tools and equipment for Ingram State’s Plumbing program at Draper Instructional Service Center. Thank you for investing in our students and Alabama’s skilled workforce! 🔧
One college. One mission. One incredible team. 💙
Thank you to the presenters, panelists, partners and employees who made our 2026 Fall Institute a success. Every employee is essential, every role matters and our work changes lives.
#IngramState #FallInstitute2026
Congratulations to our top enrollment locations for May 2026!
🏆 Main Campus – 155
🥈 Limestone – 135
🥉 Fountain – 132
4️⃣ Bibb – 117
5️⃣ Tutwiler – 100
Congratulations to our Adult Education teams at Limestone, Staton, and Tutwiler for leading the college in enrollment during May 2026!
🏆 Limestone – 82 students
🥈 Staton – 70 students
🥉 Tutwiler – 51 students
J.F. Ingram State Technical College will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.
🎉 Congratulations to Keith Cunningham on receiving his 3-Year Service Pin with ISTC! As the Carpentry Instructor at St. Clair , Keith has built a thriving program that consistently serves students with hands-on training and workforce-ready skills.
ISTC joined the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles in recognizing Rep. Parker Moore for his leadership supporting Alabama’s “Free to Work” legislation. ABPP Director Cam Ward presented Moore with a custom plaque handcrafted by ISTC students #WorkforceDevelopment #SecondChances
Today, J.F. Ingram State Technical College pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸












































