08/26/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

"Overall, I see The Braille Cell as more than just a programits a transformative opportunity. Its proof that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve something valuable and use your time constructively."

08/13/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

For the first time ever, adults in custody at OCE have become NCCER-certified instructors, joining fellow graduates in earning nationally recognized construction and industrial trade credentials. This landmark accomplishment highlights OCEs commitment to providing meaningful skill-building programs, fostering mentorship, and creating real opportunities for success after release.

08/12/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

OCE's Braille Program at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility equips incarcerated women with the rare skill of Braille transcription, led by Certified Braille Transcriber and peer advocate Deborah Adams. This innovative program not only builds professional skills but also promotes dignity, hope, and meaningful reentry opportunities.

08/05/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

Take a trip behind the scenes, following the Rogue Chairs journey from raw material to a finished, upholstered masterpiece. Through each phase of production, youll see how precision, collaboration, and craftsmanship come together to create a piece of furniture built to last.

06/26/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

OCE and the Oregon Department of Corrections have launched a new call center at PRCF, expanding opportunities for AICs to gain real-world experience. The event featured former AIC Jason Bown, now an Operations Manager, returning to help train new staffa full-circle moment that highlights the impact of second chances.

05/20/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

At Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE), our commitment to investing in modern, industry-standard equipment ensures that adults in custody (AICs) receive hands-on training that prepares them for careers after incarceration. The recent addition of a sanitary barrier washer and cart washer at our TRCI Laundry facility reflects this mission enhancing both operational efficiency and the quality of instruction for those in our programs.

03/27/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

The OSP Warehouse crew played a key role in the successful remodel of the OCE Administration Building and showroom, working alongside OCE staff and contractors to transform the space. Through skills gained in OCE programs, AICs contributed to carpet installation, electrical work, framing, sheetrock, painting, and furniture installation. Their dedication, professionalism, and teamwork were instrumental in completing the project. This remodel not only enhances the workspace but also highlights the real-world impact of hands-on training and collaboration.

02/11/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

For the first time in over 25 years, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) and Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) have launched a work release program at Warner Creek Correctional Facility (WCCF). This initiative provides AICs with real-world job experience, equipping them with skills to secure stable, high-paying careers upon release.

02/11/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) and the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) launched a contact center pilot program inside the Intensive Management Unit, providing adults in custody with structured work opportunities that benefit both them and facility staff.

01/22/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

At Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE), we believe in reinvesting in our programs to provide adults in custody (AICs) with tools and training that prepare them for life outside of incarceration. This commitment to ensuring our equipment, materials, and processes meet or exceed industry standards directly benefits AICs by familiarizing them with the same technology and machinery used in the real world.