It’s also a community of people that stick together and give you a better sense of self-worth.”Alabi remains grateful for all aspects of his BCPEP education. Lauren Miller, senior manager at Jobs for the Future, shares Alabi’s frustration with the limitations the job market presents for formerly incarcerated individuals. ​“That’s my passion now—to create housing opportunities for other individuals,” Alabi said. Alabi also works toward his goal by mentoring formerly incarcerated students at Tufts University and his alma mater, BC. BCPEP is now the largest prison education program of its kind in Massachusetts.