The RISE Reentry Program hosts an immersive simulation at Nebraska State Penitentiary, guiding participants through real-life challenges faced after incarceration. Volunteers represent key community resources while attendees navigate a timed, scenario-based experience using a “life card” that reflects the complexities of reentry.
On July 18th, participants in RISE’s Nebraska in prison program will take part in Deep Dives—their final opportunity to receive feedback from volunteers and refine their business pitches ahead of graduation.
Join the RISE Reentry Program at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution for a hands-on simulation exploring real-world reentry challenges after prison.
On July 30th, RISE’s Nebraska In-Prison Program will host a Coaching Day, marking the three-month point in the curriculum. During this event, RISE staff and NDCS-approved volunteers will spend 3–5 hours inside the facility providing participants with personalized coaching and feedback on their Personal Statements, Mock Interviews, and Business Ideation.
Volunteers answer questions RISE participants have regarding the specific industry they are looking at entering or creating businesses in. Questions range from marketing and pricing strategies, startup needs, target market brainstorming, tips, products or other services to offer, licensing questions, etc.
On August 15th, volunteers for the RISE in prison program will sit on panels and serve as judges during a morning of business pitches from program participants. Volunteers will score the pitches and vote on who advances to the final round, where top participants will pitch again before peers, volunteers, and guests cast their votes to select the winners.
On August 20th, RISE will host a Coaching Day at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution as part of its Nebraska In-Prison Program. This milestone event, held at the three-month mark of the curriculum, brings RISE staff and NDCS-approved volunteers into the facility to provide 3–5 hours of coaching and feedback on participants’ Personal Statements, Mock Interviews, and Business Ideation.
Volunteers answer questions RISE participants have regarding the specific industry they are looking at entering or creating businesses in. Questions range from marketing and pricing strategies, startup needs, target market brainstorming, tips, products or other services to offer, licensing questions, etc.
RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.
