Field Days

On the latest episode of Field Days, Chris and Greg have the chance to talk with the 2019 Director's Award Winner, Jennifer Metro. Metro, a prison counselor at Kinross Correctional, shares how honored she was to be nominated for a Professional Excellence Award and what a surprise it was to take home two awards the night of the Employee Appreciation Banquet. Make sure to stay tuned after the interview for some special guests!

Tune in to this week's episode to hear more about the Sept. 27 Employee Engagement Day in Brimley. Kinross Correctional Facility Corrections Program Coordinator Merle Vollick shares details, including some activities you can expect to see at the inaugural UP event.You'll also hear about a NEW Scavenger Hunt at Employee Rec Day on June 7. Listen closely for clues from Muskegon Correctional Facility Corrections Program Coordinator Hillary Follick that will be sure to give you an edge over the competition.

On the latest episode of Field Days, Chris and Greg sit down with new Assistant Deputy Director Warren Wilson. ADD Wilson shares his immediate and future goals for the Office of Parole Probation Services, as well as the unique way Deputy Director Marlan offered him his new role.

On the latest episode of Field Days, Chris and Greg sit down with the Michigan Department of Corrections 2019 Candice Dunn Agent of the Year, Jason Maue. Maue discusses his work supervising specialized caseloads, learning and coaching Motivational Interviewing and his moving speech at the recent Employee Appreciation Banquet.

On the latest episode of Field Days, Greg and Chris travel to Royal Scot in Lansing to meet with two members of the 2019 EPIC Employee Engagement Committee, Jeramie Mangus and Ragina Cannon. Jeramie and Ragina share all the details of the upcoming Employee Recreation Day and the team's plans for events throughout the year.

On the latest episode of Field Days, Chris and Greg are joined by the 2019 Corrections Officer of the Year, Stephen Cooklin, who discusses his love of his job, his family, and the work he does for his local community. Stay tuned after the interview to hear more about Stephen from his supervisor; friend of the pod, Charles Levens.

In the latest episode of Field Days, Chris and Greg are joined by Shakespeare in Prison founder Frannie Shepherd-Bates. Just in time for the Bard's birthday, Shepherd-Bates shares insights and outcomes of the program's history and its lasting influence on prisoners given the chance to rehearse, produce and perform some of Shakespeare's greatest works.

Chris and Greg celebrate Earth Day 2019 with a green edition of the Field Days Podcast! Guests Trever LeBarre and Corey Steinman are part of the MDOC EPIC Recycling Committee; their goal is to continue and improve on current MDOC policies and practices to help lessen the department's environmental impact.

Assistant Education Manager Tony Costello joins Greg and Chris to discuss Pell Grants and the educational opportunities they provide for prisoners.

Just in time for Second Chance Month, the latest episode of Field Days was recorded on site at the Wayne County Job Fair, a hiring event dedicated to placing returning citizens in careers. Listen as MDOC staff who organized the event, as well as vendors eager to hire returning citizens, discuss the fair's fantastic turn out, future events, and their commitment to offender success.