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.
At Folsom State Prison, incarcerated individuals transcribe books into braille for blind and visually impaired students through the California Prison...
Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) honored 20 graduates for completing their CALPIA Pre-Apprentice Construction Labor, Pre-Apprentice Carpentry, and Healthcare Facilities...
Fifty-eight incarcerated individuals received industry accredited job certifications at San Quentin State Prison (SQ) on Feb. 8 through the the...
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The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) hosted a graduation ceremony in partnership with CDCR at Avenal State Prison (ASP) on...
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...