Mission & Value Proposition

OCE Workforce Access & Employer Solutions connects employers with trained, dependable workers who support production, stabilization, and operational needs. Participants gain hands-on experience, verified work history, and industry-aligned skills while employers benefit from a reliable talent pipeline that strengthens operations and reduces recruiting strain.

The Challenge

Employers today face expanding workforce pressures, including:

• Persistent labor shortages and high turnover
• Rising recruitment, onboarding, and training costs
• Difficulty securing dependable entry- and mid-level workers
• Operational strain and overtime due to understaffing
• Need for workforce partners aligned with organizational values

Our Solution

OCE Workforce Access & Employer Solutions delivers trained talent to support production, fabrication, assembly, and skilled trades needs. Participants are carefully screened, supervised, and supported within a structured federal framework, with services delivered on-site or at OCE-managed operations.

Services We Offer:

• Skilled Workforce Access: Production, assembly, fabrication, welding, carpentry, clerical, and administrative services
• Workforce Stabilization: Reliable staffing to support continuity and output
• Talent Pipeline Development: Evaluate workers before potential hire
• Customized Workforce Support: Align talent with operational and service needs

Why Partner with OCE?

• Reliable Workforce Access: Trained talent supporting employer operations
• Operational Stability: Reduced strain, overtime, and turnover pressure
• Values-Aligned Workforce: Accountability, punctuality, and soft-skill readiness
• Long-Standing Expertise: Decades managing correctional work programs
• PIECP Compliant: Federal and state oversight ensures transparency
• Dedicated Support: Workforce development coordination for employers

Added Value:

• Predictable workforce support that reduces recruiting burdens
• Real-world work experience strengthens reentry outcomes
• Helps meet skills-based and fair-chance employment goals