EJP PGP Member Application

What is the Prison-to-Gown Pathway?

Prison-to-Gown Pathway (PGP), an initiative of the Education Justice Project at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, working to support learners impacted by incarceration as they navigate higher education. PGP is a student centered resource supported by members who are passionate about educational equity. We work together to provide access and resources to system-impacted learners including assistance with admissions, navigating financial aid, providing campus and community resources and researching the pathways field. Members contribute to the initiative in various ways depending on their interests and skills.

Who can apply and how can you be involved

PGP is open to those who wish to support system-impacted students on the University of Illinois Campus and beyond. 

What members can expect: 

• Attending monthly team meetings


• Opportunities to provide support and resources for students


• Participating in EJP required trainings (such as EJP 101 and reading the handbook)


• Attend at least one EJP/PGP event


• Opportunities to co-present at workshops and conferences

If you think you'd be a good fit for the Prison-to-Gown Pathway, please fill out the below application. For more information feel free to email us at [email protected]. 

General membership is not compensated. For a list of paid positions with EJP, visit https://educationjustice.net/staff-openings/