09/27/2023

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

I began my journey with OCE back in 2010. My first job at OSP was in the Furniture Factory. I learned skills such as: sanding (finish sanding), sealing, and finish lacquer. I had never done any of these thing before.

08/29/2023

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

Scott Speed, a software developer, discusses his role in the Database Development Team (DDT) for OCE. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining his skills and professionalism while collaborating with OCE staff, likening it to working with coworkers in traditional settings. Scott believes that his experiences in this role will translate well to his future endeavors after his time in prison, offering him valuable skills for positive interactions with colleagues, managers, and clients.

08/24/2023

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

Dive into the transformative journey of Larry Bell. Hear how his experience at OCE laundry helped him find stability and responsibility, demonstrating the power of positivity and hard work. Join Larry as he discovers the path to a new chapter, proving that with determination, even the most challenging roads can lead to unexpected destinations.

08/21/2023

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

From OCE Laundry to ALSCO Uniforms: Unveiling John Kim's Inspiring Journey of Transformation. Discover how the guidance and training he received at OCE prepared him for success in the workforce, as he reflects on his time at OSP and Mill Creek. Join us in exploring Kim's evolution from Assistant Production Manager to a true embodiment of gratitude and achievement.

08/21/2023

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

Daniel Breiners remarkable journey from Incarceration to ALSCO Engineer. Discover how OCE's impactful programs propelled him to a thriving career. Uncover how embracing opportunity and cultivating life skills led to a new chapter of independence and success.

08/17/2023

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

Before entering this facility, I had never sewn a day in my life, well, not with a sewing machine. I did however one time attempt hand stitching a silk shirt that I designed and cut out of an old sheet when I was 15 years old.

06/20/2023

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

Voices is a platform for the people in OCE programs to have a platform to speak to the community. Voices consists of both videos and letters from program participants, allowing them to express their thoughts by speaking from the heart. This series offers a chance for the public to see they are people who prefer to speak for themselves. They are aware of the societal climate pushing for change and they are not in complete agreement.

06/07/2023

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

I have worked for OCE for six years as an office clerk in our industrial laundry facility and sign shop. I've handled database management, inventory, purchasing, shipping and receiving. And of course, when I am available, I help on the production floor.

11/08/2020

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

We have received many letters and continue to see more come in. The responses have been fairly well-rounded with a range of positive, negative, and neutral tones. We want to share with you a letter we received from Theophilus. Theophilus resides at Oregon State Penitentiary and works in OCE's Call Center, leading and mentoring others while growing himself. His last name has been redacted for considerations of safety and sensitivity. What he has to say in the following letter is real and in his own words.

11/06/2020

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

We have received many letters and continue to see more come in. The responses have been fairly well-rounded with a range of positive, negative, and neutral tones. We want to share with you a letter we received from Jacob. Jacob is a licensed electrician that resides at Two Rivers Correctional Institution and works in the OCE shops there. Jacob is humble and thankful to have applicable training and money to provide gifts for his family. He wants people to know how many great programs AIC awards contribute to. His last name has been redacted for considerations of safety and sensitivity. What he has to say in the following letter is real and in his own words.