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Program to help inmates receive degrees expanding across country

Program to help inmates receive degrees expanding across country

Genesee County Jail celebrates more IGNITE program graduates

Genesee County Jail celebrates more IGNITE program graduates

Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson proudly recognizes another I.G.N.I.T.E. graduating class. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, marked another successful In2Work graduation. Inmates who completed the program earned their nationally accredited ServSafe certification, providing valuable skills and credentials for future employment upon reentry. With this latest class, we’ve now reached 50 In2Work graduates at the Genesee County Jail. Made possible through our partnership with Aramark, this program highlights

Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson proudly recognizes another I.G.N.I.T.E. graduating class. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, marked another successful In2Work graduation. Inmates who completed the program earned their nationally accredited ServSafe certification, providing valuable skills and credentials for future employment upon reentry. With this latest class, we’ve now reached 50 In2Work graduates at the Genesee County Jail. Made possible through our partnership with Aramark, this program highlights

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Genesee Co. Jail’s I.G.N.I.T.E. program holds 27th graduation

Genesee Co. Jail’s I.G.N.I.T.E. program holds 27th graduation

In 2020, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office launched I.G.N.I.T.E., a commitment to learning, innovation, and the implementation of new strategies that strengthen our service to the community. Since its inception, I.G.N.I.T.E. has continued to evolve, embracing evidence-based approaches that support education, engagement, and opportunity. Today, that commitment continues with the introduction of the TinyIvy literacy model, made possible through the support of trained peer-to-peer mentors. By emp

In 2020, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office launched I.G.N.I.T.E., a commitment to learning, innovation, and the implementation of new strategies that strengthen our service to the community. Since its inception, I.G.N.I.T.E. has continued to evolve, embracing evidence-based approaches that support education, engagement, and opportunity. Today, that commitment continues with the introduction of the TinyIvy literacy model, made possible through the support of trained peer-to-peer mentors. By emp

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IGNITE Aramark IN2WORK graduates are excited about the career possibities once they leave the Genesee County Jail. This training did more than give them skills to find work. It gave them hope! #ProtectServeUnify #GCSO #CulinaryArts #Foodservice | Genesee County Sheriff's Office

IGNITE Aramark IN2WORK graduates are excited about the career possibities once they leave the Genesee County Jail. This training did more than give them skills to find work. It gave them hope! #ProtectServeUnify #GCSO #CulinaryArts #Foodservice | Genesee County Sheriff's Office

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AG Nessel in Flint Thursday touting Genesee County Jail IGNITE program

AG Nessel in Flint Thursday touting Genesee County Jail IGNITE program

Genesee Co. sheriff visits I.G.N.I.T.E. barber school

Genesee County Jail inmates register to vote and learn their rights

Genesee County Sheriff’s Department IGNITE program expands to Hennepin County, Minn.

Genesee County Jail holds 41st I.G.N.I.T.E. graduation ceremony

"What reduces crime? I.G.N.I.T.E." -Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson #IGNITE #ProtectServeUnify #GCSO #gcsomichigan | Genesee County Sheriff's Office

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Genesee County Jail to hold 41st IGNITE graduation ceremony

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New IGNITE program at Ada County Jail focuses on education, reentry and lowering recidivism

Sheriff Swanson's IGNITE jailhouse school program has changed the culture of incarceration in the Genesee County Jail and several others across the country. The Office of Sheriff also provides opportunities for any religious organization to offer their own independent class. Watch this to see how Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry is changing the lives of willing participants in our jail. It is a biblically-based, chaplain-led, volunteer ministry. #ProtectServeUnify #religion #ministry #GCSO #the

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Today, high school students in the Genesee County Youth Commission program are getting a behind-the-scenes look at county government. Their tour began at the Genesee County Jail, where they learned about the facility’s role and daily operations. We were impressed with their questions and engagement during the tour and wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors! #ProtectServeUnify #GCSO #gcsomichigan | Genesee County Sheriff's Office

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Congratulations!!! To the six I.G.N.I.T.E. participants who celebrated their completion of @aramark ‘s IN2WORK program with a luncheon, prepared by the graduates. Today’s keynote speaker was the inspirational Keysa Smith, owner of @spectacularspudz #protectserveunify #gcsomichigan #GCSO #IGNITE | Genesee County Sheriff's Office

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Genesee County’s Student Recognition Day set to begin May 11

200 teens clean up Genesee County Parks as part of Youth Summer Initiative

Highlights from our I.G.N.I.T.E. Graduation. #ProtectServeUnify #gcsomichigan #Ignite | Genesee County Sheriff's Office

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Thank you Coach Harbaugh for your commitment and support of I.G.N.I.T.E. Coach Harbaugh attended the launch of I.G.N.I.T.E. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Congratulations on your National Championship and thank you! Michigan Football #protectserveandunify #GCSO #gcsomichigan #IGNITE | Genesee County Sheriff's Office

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I.G.N.I.T.E. program helps Sandusky County Jail inmates re-enter society with new skills, confidence

Inmates continue to graduate from IGNITE program 5 years since it began, reducing recidivism

IGNITE teacher accused of supplying inmates with drugs

Antoinette Marchese Clancy School of Nursing - Genesee Community College

IGNITE program celebrates 100th GED at Genesee County Jail

Kalamazoo County launches IGNITE program to educate inmates for reintegration

Do the math. If Genesee County potentially saved $750,000 because of IGNITE, imagine what we can do statewide. Add another zero to that, because as Governor I could save taxpayers more than nine hundred million dollars by expanding IGNITE across Michigan. This program changes lives, strengthens communities, and lowers crime while protecting your hard earned money. #IGNITE #MichiganFuture #WorkingClassCandidate #ProtectServeUnify | Chris Swanson

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Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office are proud to celebrate five years of I.G.N.I.T.E. The dedication of our staff, volunteers, and community partnerships is unprecedented. We look forward to many more graduations and success stories. #IGNITE #ProtectServeUnify #GCSO #gcsomichigan | Genesee County Sheriff's Office

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Inmate shares how educational program in Genesee County Jail helps change lives

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