APDS Changes Lives
To amplify the impact of APDS’ strategic partners, we work to dramatically increase engagement rates of educational, personal, and career resources for justice-impacted individuals.
130% increase in GED pass rates
85% Pass Rate for learners earning their AWS Cloud Practitioner Certificate
20% average increase in access to education and programs
Earned employer trust through APDS and industry certifications
Leading the Way
Success Stories
Educating & Equipping for Job Readiness with Amazon
The successful partnership of AWS / APDS / DC DOC is driven by mission and goal alignment, collaborative tech and curriculum integration, and a focus on employment with a commitment to interview.
| 100% Of participating students were pre-qualified and eligible for AWS Interviews |
85% Of enrolled participants passed and received their AWS Cloud Computer Certification |
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| 10 Weeks Length of AWS Cloud Computing Certification Class |
20 States States identified for potential rollout of AWS Certification as pilot next steps |
Creating a Successful Education Technology Program with the Tennessee Workforce Board
APDS created a pilot education technology program with the Tennessee Workforce Board in 2021. Within a two year span this edtech program expanded from three counties to statewide.
2021
With the help of the Tennessee Workforce Development Board this program expanded to 329 learners:
- 17,000 + Hours Usage
- 2 hours per day on average
2022
In 2022 a grant was awarded to expand the program to:
- 363 additional learners (cellular & wifi)
- Across 17 additional Tennessee counties
2023 and onward
APDS will provide 8,000 learners with edtech programs across all 95 Tennessee counties with statewide jail programs for the justice-involved on the pathway to employment.
Testimonials
This is a life-changing experience despite my current situation.
Receiving the AWS Cloud-Computing Certification means the most to me because it will open a new chapter in life that I would never have thought possible. Thank you, APDS
APDS Student, AWS Cloud-Computing Certified
District of Columbia
Testimonials
APDS understands the importance of education technology and corrections reform.
Their first-in-class curriculums are game changers. APDS changes lives with GED’s and Certifications to prepare incarcerated learners for a living wage career
Dr. Amy Lopez, Former Deputy Director
DC Department of Corrections
Testimonials
APDS has helped me find my motives, my strengths, and what I want to do in life.
I now have goals set for myself and a path to accomplish them. I am very grateful for the opportunity APDS has provided. It has been wonderful so far.
APDS Student
Massachusetts
Testimonials
APDS has given me a renewed and improved confidence within.
I feel that I now have a definitive direction in what I want and expect out of life and myself.
APDS Student
Iowa