Because of the number of prisoners, and lack of staff and resources, many inmates go months, and some even years without enrolling in any program or classes, and because of this, many get released without getting any type of rehabilitation or education.

Basic education/GED preparation, Literary Incentive Program, and college courses will be offered to inmates.

Additionally, vocational courses will be provided, including electricity, small engine and motorcycle repair, floor covering, general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing and computer literacy.

Pocahontas State Correctional Center will have a recycling program for paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, cardboard, and printer cartridges.

Additionally, the prison will produce bio-diesel fuel from waste oil from the kitchen.