The continued development of employees is essential to helping the Department of Corrections meet the challenges of today's quickly changing world. Ongoing training and other developmental opportunities will help to prepare employees to perform the duties defined by their positions. The state and the Department offer a variety of training and other developmental opportunities to improve employee skills. Vocational schools, community colleges and universities also offer off-hour programs and courses.
DOC employees may receive tuition waivers of up to 85% for undergraduate degrees .Under certain circumstances tuition reimbursement is available under Department policy.