Changing Lives: The Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (PIECP)

BENEFITS OF PIECP

The Bureau of Justice Assistance, Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (PIECP) is about successful reentry into the community. This program provides opportunities for men and women while incarcerated to participate in employment earning competitive wages. They receive on the job training, marketable skills and often employment upon release. This program is instrumental in providing individuals with soft skills training and preparing them for their futures.

45

Certificate Holders

242

Cost Accounting
Centers

4,064

PIECP Workers Program-Wide

A Department of Corrections, or an alternate umbrella authority, which is approved by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for PIECP Project certification.

A separate accounting entity managed by a Certificate Holder within the Correctional Industries system, where all PIECP production occurs.

The incarcerated men and women who voluntarily work in Cost Accounting Centers for the PIECP program, receiving training and work experience.

PRODUCT FOCUS AREAS

Below are a few examples of industries in which incarcerated individuals are able to gain skills and training.

Metal Fabrication/Welding
Trade Carpentry/Woodworking
Furniture/Cabinetry Fabrication
Textile Design and Manufacturing
Food Safety/Sanitation/Production

Custodial Services
Graphic Design/Computer Coding
Printing/Bindery Services
Apparel/Uniform Design and Production
Warehouse Scanning/Shipping

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