Project Proven is a program serving the La Crosse area that assists people who have been incarcerated to transition from prison or jail to community life. Project Proven is a service of Western Technical College and serves hundreds of people each year. Their goal is to reduce recidivism by assisting justice-involved people to transition to the community through career and educational opportunities.
Colin Walsh, Project Proven Manager at Western Technical College
Colin serves as the manager for Project Proven, a program at Western Technical College that assists justice-involved individuals with both their personal and professional goals. Colin coordinates jail programming at La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, and Jackson County jails and works with individuals as they transition back into the community upon release. Prior to working at Western, Colin worked in the La Crosse County Jail for 11 years, so he brings a unique perspective to the program.
Dillon Mader, Instructor, Project Proven & Learner Support and Transition at Western Technical College
Dillon is an Instructor at Western Technical College who bridges correctional, campus, and community spaces. Dillon primarily serves currently and formerly incarcerated learners and other first-generation students, teaching courses in reading and writing, employment, and community resources, among others. In addition to his work at Western, Dillon serves on the La Crosse County Board.
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