Partnerships

Expanding Opportunity

Strong partnerships are essential to Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE). By collaborating with public agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and private-sector employers, OCE expands opportunities for skill development, career readiness, and successful reentry.

Partnerships bring expertise, resources, and connections that strengthen workforce development while meeting critical needs across Oregon.

Why Partnerships Matter

Through collaboration, OCE is able to:

Expand access to industry-aligned training and credentials
Connect participants to employment and long-term career pathways
Provide meaningful, real-world work experience
Serve communities through high-quality goods and services

Workforce and Reentry Partnerships

OCE works closely with workforce organizations, employers, and community-based partners to help participants transition from training to employment. Partners support career readiness through activities such as:

Mock interviews and résumé preparation
Career workshops and classes
Employer engagement and career fairs
Job referrals and post-release connections

Fair Chance Employer Partnerships

Fair chance employers are critical partners in OCE's mission. These employers value skills and reliability, offering opportunities to individuals prepared to succeed. OCE partners with employers who:

Bring work inside institutions to build skills and work history
Hire individuals upon release
Offer pathways into high-demand industries
Value retention, growth, and long-term employment

OCE supports employers by matching candidates to open positions, facilitating introductions, and ensuring smooth transitions from incarceration to employment.

Become a Fair Chance Employer

Become a Partner

Additional benefits of fair-chance hiring may include:

Eligibility for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
Access to Federal Bonding opportunities

Education and Training Partnerships

Educational partners help ensure OCE training remains relevant and rigorous. Through these collaborations, participants earn industry-recognized certifications and gain exposure to evolving workforce standards.

Community and Government Partnerships

OCE partners with state and local agencies, municipalities, and public organizations to deliver high-quality products and services, from manufacturing and construction to signage and printing, while providing valuable hands-on experience.

Shared Impact

Partnerships with OCE create shared value: communities receive reliable goods and services, employers gain access to a skilled workforce, and participants build confidence and opportunity. Together, these collaborations strengthen public safety, workforce development, and successful reentry across Oregon.

Partner With OCE

OCE welcomes partnerships that align with our mission and values. Whether supporting workforce development, reentry services, education and training, or community projects, partnerships play a vital role in expanding opportunity and impact.