The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) developed the Industry Employment Program (IEP) in 2001 to enhance the ability of CALPIA participants to obtain meaningful jobs upon release, thus reducing recidivism and contributing to safer communities. CALPIA requires factory supervisors to prepare and evaluate job skills, experience, education, and work habits acquired by participants assigned to enterprises.
CALPIA work assignments allow participants the chance to obtain and apply the skills and experience in a real work environment. CALPIA participants also develop a valuable work portfolio that can be used by the parolee, parole agents, and employment specialists for job preparation and placement.
Program Benefits
CALPIA Participants
- Opportunity to acquire job skills and accredited certifications recognized by private industry
- Goal-oriented work that develops self-esteem and confidence
- Help with skill assessment and transitional services
Potential Employers
- Access to a pool of trained candidates throughout California
- Availability of Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) and fidelity bonding
- Contribution to safer communities
For additional information regarding the Industry Employment Program, contact (877)-276-7290 or email
Transition to Employment Program
Purpose: To assist in facilitating CALPIA incarcerated individual workers’ successful re-entry back into the community.
- The Transition to Employment Program assists incarcerated individuals in obtaining required documents for employment and provides transitional services needed to find employment upon parole.
- This program assists incarcerated individuals by arranging DMV appointments to help them obtain a California driver’s license or identification card, provides Social Security Administration information, and assists incarcerated individuals in utilizing the America’s Job Center of California.
