(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the DC Department of Corrections (DOC) for its College and Career Readiness (CCR) Closing Ceremony. The CCR Closing Ceremony is an opportunity to highlight individuals enrolled in DOC’s educational offerings for their academic achievements.

The Division of College and Career Readiness provides academic, Career and Technical Education (CTE), postsecondary, cognitive intervention, and work readiness opportunities to DC DOC residents. The division has served over 1,200 individuals through its adult basic education, adult secondary education, and post-secondary education programs.

When: Friday, December 20 Ceremony Begins: 10 am Mayor Bowser Delivers Remarks: 11:15 am

Who: Mayor Bowser Quincy Booth, Director, DOC Dr. Roger Mitchell, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Where:  Correctional Treatment Facility, Gymnasium  1901 E Street, SE *Closest Metro Station: Stadium-Armory Station*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).