FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE at Davidson Correctional Center — Empowering Incarcerated Men to Become Entrepreneurs
Lexington, NC – October 27, 2025 — LaunchPad Academy (LPA) is proud to announce the 3rd cohort of its transformative entrepreneurship training program, beginning November 1, 2025, at Davidson Correctional Center. Over the course of five weeks, 25 justice-impacted men will engage in intensive instruction, mentorship, and practical business development designed to equip them with the tools to build sustainable, self-sufficient futures.
Founded and directed by Cathy Robertson, LaunchPad Academy is a mission-driven platform that provides entrepreneurship education tailored for incarcerated and recently released individuals. Through structured teaching, hands-on projects, and one-on-one mentoring, participants develop the mindset, skillset, and support necessary to ideate, plan, and launch viable business ventures upon reentry.
“At LaunchPad Academy, we believe that entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools for rehabilitation and restoration,” said Robertson. “By unlocking creativity, discipline, and purpose, we help participants reimagine what’s possible for their lives—and for their communities.”
Mission
To ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in justice-involved men by delivering holistic, practical business education that transforms lives, builds community, and generates economic opportunity.
Vision
To transform correctional facilities and reentry centers into hubs of innovation, self-reliance, and hope.
Program Overview
Next Session: November 2025
Location: Davidson Correctional Center, Lexington, NC
Duration: 5 weeks
Participants: 25 men
Program Value: $300 per participant ($7,500 total)
LaunchPad Academy continues to bridge the gap between incarceration and independence, offering a second chance rooted in empowerment, education, and entrepreneurship.
For His Glory,
Cathy Robertson- Missionary & Chief Executive Officer
Davidson Prison Ministry "A Local Mission to the Incarcerated Church"
PO Box 2131
Lexington, NC 27293-2131
336-339-9046
