California Prison Industry Authority
The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is a self-supporting, customer-focused business that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals productive work and training opportunities. CALPIA’s Vision: Changing incarcerated individuals’ lives through innovative job training for a safer California.
A recent civil service exam and hiring event organized by multiple State agencies at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) proved...
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Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits at a graduation ceremony hosted by the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) at RJ Donovan...
The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA), in partnership with CDCR, recognized 56 incarcerated individuals with accredited job certifications and/or apprenticeships...
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Nearly 100 men and women at the California Institution for Men (CIM) and California Institution for Women (CIW) received industry-accredited...
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To reduce recidivism while increasing chances of successful re-entry after parole, the Correctional Training Facility and CALPIA are helping incarcerated...
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On May 12, CALPIA, in partnership with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), recognized 53 incarcerated individuals as apprentices...
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The California Prison Industry Board has appointed William "Bill" Davidson to serve as General Manager of the California Prison Industry...
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A new University of California, Irvine, study shows incarcerated individuals who participate within the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) have...
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CALPIA held its Annual Employee Award Recognition Ceremony at the December Prison Industry Board meeting for six employees and a...
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Crime victims support groups throughout the state received nearly $18,000 from incarcerated individuals participating in the California Prison Industry Authority...
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