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OCE REENTRY PROGRAMS

About 95% of currently incarcerated individuals will someday release back into the community. The spotlight on inclusion and equity has shined brightly on the need for those who are reentering to have a quality start to their new life. Essential to success is gainful, living wage or better employment. OCE's programs are focused directly on offering skills for workplace success, and we are partnering with Second Chance employers to create direct pipelines to immediate employment. If you are recently released or are an employer who is looking for eager, trained workers, please review these materials for more information.

Become a Partner

Partner with OCE to provide opportunities and help write countless more success stories. There are two options available for organizations interested in establishing a partnership with OCE to reach the AIC workforce while they are still in the training programs:

The government entity model (for government, non-profit and tribal entities).
The private partnership model.

Both options can be beneficial if you are planning to expand your business or program but do not have the floor space or labor force to do so. While those are the existing models, we desire to do much more. We want to expand opportunities for people releasing and help them parole directly into employment and a better life.
Contact Us
to become a partner. Please select Partnership under Nature of Request.

Second Chance Employers

Addressing the labor shortage

Do you need call center operators with incredible communication skills, graphic designers with multiple certifications, furniture makers, printing machinery operators, people who can sew, sand, mill, spray, ship, inventory, or even be a leader in your organization? Are you having issues finding people who have a strong desire to work? It might be time to consider a different source for your workforce.

Help remove the barriers to success and be a part of the solution for safer communities. Have a direct impact to the hope of those who just need to be given a chance to make it. OCE training programs are filled with people who have made the choice to make a change. They desire a new life, a life they are proud to live and one they can support on their own.

OCE programs are at the forefront of reducing recidivism in Oregon, according to an Oregon Criminal Justice Commission report published in 2017. The re-incarceration recidivism rate in 2021 was 9.9% for AICs with six months of OCE programming, and that number is dropping.

The benefits of hiring second-chance employees include not only hiring well-trained staff but also Workforce Opportunity Tax Credits and Federal Bonding opportunities. For more information visit

State of Oregon: Businesses - Work Opportunity Tax Credit
State of Oregon: Businesses - Federal Bonding Program

How to Hire (OCE/Releasing AICs)

Join us in taking a stance on second chance.

Register your company to be a second chance employer and we'll help match releasing workers with the right skills for your industry to the openings you have. We'll facilitate the application and interview process, and set you and your future skilled worker up for success!
Register
If you have questions before you are ready to register, we're ready to answer them! Reach out to our Reentry Program Manager through our Contact Page. Please select Reentry under Nature of Request.

Information for Former AICs

Are you a former AIC looking for information related to OCE program participation?

OCE can help you with the following records:

Performance reviews
Certification training
Safety training
W-2s for participation in PIE certified programs

Please note, record retention periods are limited and comply with
ORS 166-300

Please contact the
Oregon Department of Corrections
for the following information:

1099s
Oregon Trail Card (OTC) information

If you are seeking information for a current adult in custody, a
release of information
must be submitted as a follow up to your request. The responding information will be limited to:

Name
Dates assigned to OCE Programs
Work Skills Certifications
OCE work experience and training

Please submit your request for information to our
Contact Us page
and select Offender Services as the Nature of Request.

Studies show having stable employment and a higher-education degree can reduce recidivism. Find more information on
higher education after incarceration
including grants and scholarships.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

OCE programs are designed to support individuals in building the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their personal and professional lives. Our team is committed to helping individuals achieve their training goals and make a positive impact in their communities after release.

Below you will find information about our programs, including details about the certifications and training we offer, as well as the social impact of our programs. We are proud of the individual successes of those who have gone through our programs, and we are committed to continuing to make a difference for all Oregonians.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please don't hesitate to reach out to us through our Contact page.

Program Offerings

Certifications

Vocational Training

Giving Second Chances

Social Impact