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

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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.

07/15/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

"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."

06/26/2025

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.

06/19/2025

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"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."

05/30/2025

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The City of Independence, in partnership with OCE, recently unveiled a lifejacket loaner kiosk at Riverview Park in memory of a 13-year-old boy who drowned in the Willamette Riverproviding free life vests and bilingual safety signage as a powerful reminder of the importance of water safety and community action.

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.

05/13/2025

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

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

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

"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

Posted By: DreamingCode Admin

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.