Project Cornerstone

education, business, non-profit · EN

Project Cornerstone is a nonprofit organization committed to breaking the cycle of incarceration by providing career-focused education and hands-on vocational training to incarcerated men and women. Founded by a former contractor and current prison vocational instructor, Project Cornerstone bridges the gap between the construction industry’s labor shortage and the untapped potential of individuals inside the correctional system. Through a hybrid learning model, inmates gain access to trade-based educational materials via secure digital tablets and computer labs, complemented by scheduled hands-on workshops that meet industry standards for safety, technical proficiency, and certification readiness. Our mission is to give justice-impacted individuals the tools to rebuild their lives — transforming time served into time invested. By equipping students with skills in trades like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and heavy equipment operation, Project Corne