To qualify for vocational training programs, you must have a high school diploma or GED and the past year of clear conduct. In addition, you must have time remaining at this institution to complete the program. If you want to be added to a waiting list, send a cop-out to Education.

The AutoCAD program provides each individual with the opportunity to gain both experience and the skills needed to pursue a career in the computer assisted drafting industry. The focus of the AutoCAD curriculum is a core of technical classes which introduces students to the AutoCAD 2006 LT program. Each student will be trained in formatting, plotting, and file sharing operations that allow transmission of the finished blueprints.

The Computer Application Program provides the inmates with training in basic computer operations. The Microsoft Office Suite programs covered in this one year program include: Keyboarding, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

The one year long Machinist Program consists of technical classes which introduces the student to all major aspects of the machine shop industry to include milling machines and lathes. Strong mathematics skills is a plus. Upon completion of the course, students will have the necessary skills to enter a machine shop related industry.

These programs are courses taught by other inmates in the institution. Topics such as Spanish, Real Estate, Public Speaking, and Drawing are offered. Most courses are taught one night a week for six weeks. Courses are advertised in the library, and in the housing units.

After successful completion of the following programs, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Pre-GED
Adult Continuing Education
Parenting

After successful completion of the following programs, students will be awarded a monetary achievement award. GED($25.00), ESL($15.00)

The following graduates will be invited to participate in the annual graduation ceremony.

GED
ESL
Vocational Training

The Recreation Department strives to provide you with a variety of satisfying and meaningful leisure experiences and skills. It is the goal of the Recreation Department to provide programs that will enable you to make constructive use of your free time and teach you new skills.

Scheduled activities will include sports, athletics, arts, crafts, music, and entertainment. New programs will be introduced as interest and participation warrant. Most programs and activities will be scheduled at a time when the majority of inmates are free from work assignments and are free to participate.

Recreation programs and classes are voluntary.

As in Education classes, the Recreation classes are taught by a certified, competent instructor with a well defined curriculum.

FCI Pekin is fortunate to have a wide variety of recreational facilities that include recreation yards with basketball, handball, and volleyball courts, as well as softball fields and a soccer/flag football field. Some of the other equipment we have includes billiard tables, bumper pool tables, table tennis, and weight training equipment.

FCI Recreation Hours of Operation

Leisure Center

Monday thru Friday

11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Weekends & Holidays

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Recreation Yard

Monday thru Friday

6:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – dusk or 9:00 p.m.

Weekends & Holidays

7:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – dusk or 9:00 p.m.

Gymnasium

Monday thru Friday
6:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Weekends & Holidays
7:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.