The Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project (APAEP) is a project that was built on the belief that all people deserve access to education and that the creative spirit is an essential part of humanity. Education for them means introducing new levels of engagement with curiosity, creativity, and intellectual pursuits. APAEP community education classes provide incarcerated people an opportunity to engage as learners. Modeled after freshman and sophomore level seminars, these introductory and exploratory courses range from humanities and arts to science and mathematics, depending on current funding. This project is currently working with partners in Birmingham to develop a Community Education Resource Center [CERC] to connect people leaving prison with necessary support and educational opportunities. They offer classes at Bullock, Bibb, Donaldson, Elmore, Staton, St. Clair, Tutwiler, and Ventress. Occasionally, they offer classes at the Birmingham Women’s Center and the Montgomery Women’s Facility. Class sign-up takes place in January, May, and August.Classes meet once a week for 14-weeks for approximately 2.5 hours. For more information on the services provided by this organization, please contact them directly.