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.
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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A civil service workshop and hiring event for incarcerated individuals was held at California State Prison, Solano, on November 17....
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When CALPIA employee Jeff Snoozy collapsed to the floor, incarcerated participants rushed to his aid. "Without their help, there is...
Read More About Incarcerated CALPIA participants come to rescue at Folsom State Prison
The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) plans to expand soft skills training to incarcerated individuals in its programs after the...
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Maynard Walker, who was incarcerated at the California Institution for Men for several years, took part in CALPIA’s Commercial Dive...
Crime victims' support groups throughout the state received more than $100,000 from incarcerated individuals participating in the California Prison Industry...
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People are learning what it takes to make the perfect cup of coffee at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP), where...
Read More About A taste of the CALPIA coffee roasting program