TYRO – impacting the heart to achieve victory over oneself.

BREAK FREE FOM THE MEDIOCRE

The award-winning TYRO program works in prisons, schools and community centers. Across the country, TYRO is transforming lives by connecting participants with the skills to achieve their dreams and the hope to pursue them.

WHY WE DO IT

BORN FROM ADVERSITY

TYRO was birthed in a prison visiting room by the Tijerina family. Through their firsthand experience with incarceration, they recognized the need to discover a new way of living.

30 years later, TYRO is an industry leader in character development Re-entry programming, meeting the needs of prisons and participants, creating a lasting-impact in families’ legacies across the globe.

ON A MISSION TO ENACT CHANGE.

Our mission is to create lasting change in people’s lives through transformative character development programming.

TYRO (Latin) – Apprentice or novice. Someone learning something new, a warrior. We equip men and women to build new family legacies.

WHY WE DO IT

BORN FROM ADVERSITY

TYRO was birthed in a prison visiting room by the Tijerina family. Through their firsthand experience with incarceration, they recognized the need to discover a new way of living.

30 years later, TYRO is an industry leader in character development Re-entry programming, meeting the needs of prisons and participants, creating a lasting-impact in families’ legacies across the globe.

ABOUT TYRO

TYRO programs are based on the fundamental principle that everyone deserves a second chance. From engaging and transformative videos, to courses and facilitated programs, our industry-leading content is addressing the social determinants of health in individuals. We do this by empowering individuals with practical skills for maintaining healthy decision-making processes, sharing their personal life stories, and embracing their unique value to society.

We see TYRO as more than just a program—it’s a pathway to purpose, resilience, and enduring impact.

- Brandon Tijerina

CEO, TYRO Support Services

proven results.

Our programs have undergone dozens of studies and evaluations, becoming a suite of award-winning and evidence-based programs.


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RECIDIVISM

Among corrections, TYRO’s recidivism rate among low risk participants.


$3.18

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

The annual ROI for those who choose to take the TYRO program is $3.18 or better.


90%

RESTORED HOPE

90% of program completors self-report to a strong sense of hope after the program.


1,000,000+

LIVES IMPACTED

TYRO has already positively impacted over one million justice involved men and women.

WHY WE DO IT

BORN FROM ADVERSITY

TYRO was birthed in a prison visiting room by the Tijerina family. Through their firsthand experience with incarceration, they recognized the need to discover a new way of living.

30 years later, TYRO is an industry leader in character development Re-entry programming, meeting the needs of prisons and participants, creating a lasting-impact in families’ legacies across the globe.

WHAT WE DO

EVIDENCE-BASED OUTCOMES

We ignite transformational growth that elevates lives and communities through our award-winning digital and facilitated programs.


TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS

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HOW TYRO ENACTS TRANSFORMATION.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with organizations and facilities to teach men and women to have hope and dream again.

WHY WE DO IT

Birthed in a family visiting room, our award winning programs transform lives.

HOW WE DO IT

TYRO empowers organizations and facilities to shift the culture and bring transformation.

WHO WE DO IT FOR

TYRO serves individuals, nonprofits, and corrections affected by social determinates of health.

WHY WE DO IT

BORN FROM ADVERSITY

TYRO was birthed in a prison visiting room by the Tijerina family. Through their firsthand experience with incarceration, they recognized the need to discover a new way of living.

30 years later, TYRO is an industry leader in character development Re-entry programming, meeting the needs of prisons and participants, creating a lasting-impact in families’ legacies across the globe.

BECOME A CHANGE AGENT

TYRO'S TRANSFORMATION

Our suite of programs encompass a multifaceted holistic approach on prevention and intervention, mental health and family strengthening.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

TYRO programs are changing lives and transforming the culture in prisons, schools, community centers and clinics across the globe.