NCDAC Correction Enterprises

05/07/2026

Welcomes Ms. Jorgie Brown to Our Team!

We are excited to welcome Ms. Jorgie Brown as our newest Job and Resource Specialist. In this role, she will assist justice-involved individuals by connecting them with valuable programs and opportunities that support successful reentry.

Jorgie is a success story herself, having completed the Correction Enterprises program and fully embraced the opportunities offered through our Workforce Development department. Her personal journey has fueled a deep passion for our mission, and she is eager to help others achieve success and build brighter futures.

04/24/2026

AWARDS, AWARDS, AWARDS!
For the second consecutive year, NC Correction Enterprises staff received National and Regional awards.

At the National Correctional Industries Association (NCIA) awards banquet held last week in Jacksonville, Florida, Chief Executive Officer John Coleman was presented the coveted 2026 Rodli Award. The Rodli Award is given by the NCIA to honor the highest excellence in agency leadership.

Assistant Director of Administration Tracey Matthews received the NCIA Southeast Region Staff Member of the Year Award for her hard work and dedication in leading NCCE’s 18-month transition to the North Carolina Financial System.

04/24/2026

STANDING ROOM ONLY!
Kaizen Officer Brandon Bunn captivated a full house with his Culture Change workshop last week at the National Correctional Industries Association (NCIA) conference.

04/24/2026

Workforce Development Manager Torrey Leach and CEO John Coleman led an Innovative Workforce and Reentry Strategies workshop last week at the 2026 National Correctional Industries Association (NCIA) conference in Jacksonville, Florida.

03/20/2026

01/21/2026

NCCE Clothing Drive is a Success!

The NCCE Workforce Development group held a clothing drive at our Yonkers Road office during the month of November, and it was a tremendous success—helping thousands of people across North Carolina.
Mr. Kerwin Pittman, Founder and Executive Director of Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, Inc. (RREPS), was pleased to receive the donations in person!
We will be hosting additional clothing drives in the future and look forward to helping even more individuals throughout the year. Please keep us in mind when you have new or gently used clothing to donate.

10/20/2025

Come by and see us at our booth! Learn how you can join and make a positive impact every day. We can’t wait to meet you!

10/07/2025

Historic First: NC Justice-Involved Women Earn Braille Transcription Certification Through NCCE

North Carolina Correction Enterprises , recently marked a groundbreaking moment as five justice-involved women became the first in NC’s history to graduate as certified Braille transcribers.

The women completed rigorous training and certification in Braille transcription—an accomplishment that requires dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to learning.

The ability to produce Braille materials opens doors to employment opportunities upon release and empowers participants to contribute to a greater social good by supporting accessibility for the blind and visually impaired.

The graduates were presented their certificates by NCDAC Secretary Leslie Cooley Dismukes and NCCE Chief Executive Officer John Coleman.

10/02/2025

NCCE's Matthews Named to 2026 NCIA Honor Roll

Tracey Matthews, Assistant Director of Administration at NCDAC Correction Enterprises, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Southeast Region Staff Award by the National Correctional Industries Association (NCIA).

This award recognizes outstanding performance and leadership by a Correctional Industries staff member—other than a director or administrator—who has made a significant and lasting impact on a Correctional Industries program.

Matthews’ selection reflects her commitment to professional excellence and her sustained contributions to the advancement of Correctional Industries. She will be formally recognized at the NCIA Awards Banquet during the national conference in April 2026, held in Jacksonville, Florida.

10/01/2025

A Legacy of Leadership: Coleman Earns Prestigious Rodli Award in Correctional Industries

NCDAC Correction Enterprises’ Chief Executive Officer John Coleman has been named the recipient of the 2026 Rodli award from the National Correctional Industries Association (NCIA).
The most prestigious award in the field of Correctional Industries (CI), the Rodli Award honors a senior-level Correctional Industries executive, former or current, who has made sustained, outstanding contributions in the CI field.

This esteemed award reflects Coleman’s commitment to excellence in his profession as well as in the field of Correctional Industries in Ohio and North Carolina. He will receive the award next April at the NCIA national conference in Jacksonville FL.