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Inmate Employability Program

California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) developed the Inmate Employability Program (IEP) to enhance the ability of inmate workers in obtaining meaningful jobs upon release, thus reducing recidivism and contributing to safer communities. CALPIA goes one step further by requiring factory supervisors to prepare and evaluate job skills, experience, education, and work habits acquired by inmates assigned to enterprises. CALPIA work assignments allow inmate workers the chance to obtain and apply the skills and experience in a real work environment. CALPIA inmate workers also develop a valuable work portfolio that can be used by the parolee, parole agents, and employment specialists for job preparation and placement.

Program Benefits

CALPIA Inmates

• Opportunity to acquire job skills and accredited certifications recognized by private industry
• Goal-oriented work that develops self-esteem and confidence
• Help with skill assessment and transitional services

Potential Employers

• Access to a pool of trained candidates throughout California
• Availability of Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) and fidelity bonding
• Contribution to safer communities

Transition to Employment Program

Purpose: To assist in facilitating CALPIA inmate workers' successful re-entry back into the community.

• The Transition to Employment Program assists inmate workers in obtaining required documents for employment and provides transitional services needed to find employment upon parole.
• The Transition to Employment includes, but is not limited to:
  DMV appointments for obtaining a California driver's license or identification card
  Social Security Administration and links to other agencies
  Birth certificate information and application
  California One-Stop Career Center services & locations
  Resources for successful re-entry guides
  The Community Resource Directory

Accredited Certification Programs