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California Prison Industry Authority

Female inmates and others pose with large oversized checks.

Offenders give back to crime victims’ groups through CALPIA’s Joint and Free Venture Programs

CDCR inmates who participate in California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) programs are giving back to various crime victims’ support groups...

Offenders give back to crime victims’ groups through CALPIA’s Joint and Free Venture Programs Link
Inmates stand behind prison staff members.

Hiring event proves successful at CSP-Solano

Incarcerated individuals are seeing first-hand the reality of prison to employment by receiving job offers before being released to their...

Hiring event proves successful at CSP-Solano Link
Man in suit and tie at lectern talking to a roomful of people.

Men in Blue to Men in Suits at San Quentin

The sun shines through the chapel windows at San Quentin State Prison. On this warm summer day in late August,...

Men in Blue to Men in Suits at San Quentin Link
Woman in chef's clothing and young girl sample food.

Chefs in training graduate from CALPIA’s Culinary Arts Management program

Chefs in training, female offenders at the Folsom Women’s Facility, graduated from the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) Culinary Arts...

Chefs in training graduate from CALPIA’s Culinary Arts Management program Link
Man speaking in front of CALPIA lectern.

Urban League president speaks at CALPIA during Black History Month

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) hosted its annual Black History Month event at the Green Valley Training Center in...

Urban League president speaks at CALPIA during Black History Month Link