Thank you to the staff at Level for making it possible for my son to learn new skills and continue his education while incarcerated in the prison system! Level has been a Godsend for him. Amazing, personable customer service that has surpassed our expectations - so pleased with Level! ❤️
Prison education at Chicago MCC in Illinois
Enroll your loved one in Level's program
Level's prison education program serves Chicago MCC, a federal prison in Illinois (Cook county). With Level you can stay connected, keep your loved one in prison inspired, and move forward to a brighter future, together.
Can reach nearly anyone at any prison, even solitary confinement
Optimized for adults who have been failed by traditional schooling
Popular topics requested by people in prison
the program
Created just for people in prison
Popular topics
We create learning guides for the most popular topic requests from people in prison including entrepreneurship, computer science, internet technology, food safety, meditation and personal development.
Self-paced learning,
no internet needed
Level's program doesn't require computers or internet access. Learners can use Level's educational guides in their cell or in common areas and complete them at their own pace.
Easy enrollment
No waiting list! No restrictions! Sidestep prison regulations that block your loved one from accessing other classes or programs. We know how hard it can be. We're here to help. With Level, you can take a step forward, today.
Certificates awarded
Learners earn a certificate for each guide that is completed. We send printed copies to each learner in prison, and we send digital copies to you so you can download them, print and share. Show progress, support motivation and demonstrate educational advancement.
- Sonja, parent of person in prison
get started
Help them grow with Level
One-time payment
25
- Full enrollment price
- One-time payment
- No hidden fees
- Includes all learning guides
- First guide sent within 1 week
- Introductory price
valid through June 2025
Everyone needs something to hope for, and someone to hope with
Give your loved one the gift of education. Level's prison education program provides access to entrepreneurship training, computer science, internet technology, restaurant job training and personal development. Level's program is accepted at Chicago MCC, a federal prison in Illinois. With Level you can stay connected, keep your loved one in prison inspired, and move forward together, today.
Entrepreneurship
Learning how to start a business is a popular subject at Chicago MCC. To meet this need, Level creates entrepreneurship guides tailored to the needs of incarcerated people to improve their chances of success when released. People love our entrepreneurship guides!
Job training
Vocational job training materials are also highly requested. People in prison want to support themselves when released. Level custom creates job training guides made specifically for people in prison to gain important skills while on the inside.
Personal development
Level creates guides that help develop the whole person, including visual art and meditation. These guides help to strengthen the self and improve relations with others while reducing the stress of prison life and bringing important moments of peace and clarity.
how it works
Prison education made simple
1
Enroll
Fill out an easy form and pay an enrollment fee that covers the cost of printing and shipping educational material. Signup takes less than 5 minutes, with no waiting list!
2
The program starts
We ship out an educational guide to Chicago MCC in Illinois. The first guide goes out within days, often the same day. Then, each time a guide is completed, we send a certificate and a new guide, so the learning continues.
3
Follow along
Level keeps you connected. Receive a text message or email each time we send new content and each time a guide is completed and a new certificate is earned. We keep an eye on your learner, too. We check where each person is located before sending each guide, as we know people are moved often.
what you get
Create a brighter future
Inspire with popular content
Level inspires your loved one. Our educational content keeps them sharp, provides purpose, and helps them see a new vision for the future.
Stay connected and support progress
Level keeps you connected. Receive updates each time we send new content and each time a guide is completed and a new certificate is earned.
Prepare for a smoother return
Like you, we believe tomorrow can be different from today – and education is the pathway to progress. Take a step today towards a brighter future.
You all at Level relate to the incarcerated's desires and needs to still be productive citizens in society. You realize we are still human beings with families and friends, too. We still strive to return better and renewed! Thank you! I really appreciate this guide and all that you are doing.
- Joseph, in prison in Texas
4.47
Satisfaction with Level's program
79,210
Hours spent using Level
1,005
Prisons reached with Level
83
Recommendation score, in the “World Class” range according to Qualtrics
Address for educational material
Chicago MCC
Metropolitan Correctional Center
71 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60605-1093
I truly appreciate Level's learning tools and certificates for my husband. It gives him a great appreciation for the educational skills and certificates he gets while in prison. He would be lost without the guidance he receives! We appreciate your organization!
- Dena, wife of person in prison in Illinois