Office of Correctional Education
As part of CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs, the Office of Correctional Education (OCE) offers various academic and education programs at each of California’s adult state prisons. The goal of OCE is to provide inmates with needed education and career training as part of a broader CDCR effort to increase public safety and reduce recidivism.
Academic Programs
Career Technical Education
- AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design)
- Automotive Body Repair and Refinishing
- Auto Mechanics/Engine Service and Repair
- Carpentry
- Computer Coding
- Computer and Related Technologies
- Career Core
- Construction Technology
- Cosmetology
- Electrical Construction
- Electronics/Network Cabling
- Heavy Equipment
- Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC)
- Industrial Painting
- Machine Shop – Computer Numerical Controls
- Masonry
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Light Industrial and Small Engine Repair
- Sheet Metal
- Landscaping – Sustainable Ecological and Environmental Design (SEED)
- Welding
Educational Services
All adult schools in the CDCR prisons are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) to ensure the highest level of education, and some Career Technical Education programs offer industry standard certification.