11/11/2025
In this video, Haidar, the first participant in the OCE IMU Call Center, shares how the program has transformed his perspective and hope for the future. Through meaningful work, skill-building, and daily responsibilities, hes gained confidence, purpose, and a sense of connection, demonstrating the profound impact OCE programs can have inside Intensive Management Units.
Watch the full video to see how structured work opportunities in high-security units are changing lives and preparing participants for success, both inside and beyond prison walls.
11/07/2025
At OCE, our mission is to create opportunities for personal growth and transformation through meaningful work. Few stories capture that impact better than Randalls. After more than five years at the OCE Garment Factory, Randall reflects on the skills he developed, the confidence he gained, and the purpose he discovered along the way. His gratitude is a reminder of why we do what we do - empowering individuals to succeed long after release.
08/26/2025
"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."
07/15/2025
"What brought me to OCE, at first, was the money, Ill have to admit. And then it was the work ethics and the drive that these guys give you, the comradery
of the people, the total community of the workforce This is a tightknit community of guys who pride themselves in their work."
06/19/2025
"If you're here and you got time, use it. Don' stagnate while you're here, learn something. I do that every day, there's always something."
05/13/2025
Here from Shane Maass as he shares how working in a professional environment during his time in custody helped him build confidence, accountability, and a sense of responsibility. Treated like a real job, his experience taught him the value of teamwork, showing up, and believing in himself.
04/23/2025
"Throughout my life, I've always viewed work and community involvement as ways to give back. This program is no exception; it gives me a genuine sense of purpose and allows me to contribute meaningfully by offering a service that can truly impact others."
04/15/2025
Olle Starnes shares his experience working in the Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) Call Center at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution (DRCI). Olle discusses the valuable skills he's developed through the program, how the experience is preparing him for reentry, and the impact its had on his confidence and future.
03/13/2025
"This job has not only taught me valuable skills, but I also plan to start my own business... I truly believe in the power of this program, and I hope OCE will offer more job skills training programs like this one to give us all a real chance at a productive life upon release."
02/10/2025
Former AIC Joe Clig shares his experience working in the OCE Garment Factory at EOCI, where he helped produce the iconic Prison Blues brand. Through the program, he gained real-world work experience, valuable skills, and a renewed sense of purposehelping him build a better future.
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