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Washington State Correctional Industries

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Washington State Correctional Industries

Correctional Industries (CI) operates under the Reentry Division within the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC).

CI provides volunteer work training programs within DOC facilities. Correctional Industries is a unique blend of business and government, using private industry tools and techniques to operate voluntary work training programs in prisons and provide individuals with marketable job skills. The value of CI is to foster successful workforce development and reentry, enhance prison and public safety, and reduce taxpayer burden.

02/11/2022

Washington State Correctional Industries announces its 2021 annual agency award recipients!
“I am extremely proud of the commitment that CI employees have toward CI and the commitment to positively changing lives. Congratulations to our award recipients!” – Director Sarah Sytsma.

12/22/2021

Washington State Correctional Industries wishes all of its valued employees, customers, stakeholders, and business partners a safe and healthy holiday season. Thank you for the continued support of our program to create safer communities and positively change lives.

12/07/2021

Come join our team! Washington State Correctional Industries is looking for dedicated, mission-driven candidates to positively change lives. Our vision is to transform lives and increase successful reentry through training and mentoring. We do this by providing work training programs for incarcerated individuals to develop marketable job skills and promote positive work ethics. Current statewide employment opportunities range from warehousing, food service, truck driving, operational managers, and administrative support. Make a difference on the State Department of Corrections reentry team and apply at www.careers.wa.gov.

06/23/2021

Incarcerated individuals who work in Washington Corrections Center shops built two benches for the Shelton Memorial Park’s new section to memorialize infants and children who have died. Incarcerated individuals cut all the materials and assembled the benches, and also drew silhouettes of angels featured on the armrests and back supports. Facility staff sent benches to Stafford Creek Corrections Center, where incarcerated individuals working in its Washington State Correctional Industries wood and metal shops applied a special weatherproof powder coating to the benches.

“In a time of loss and uncertainty, it is a joy to see facilities, staff, and the incarcerated population alike, donate time and attention back to the community, without hesitation,” said Washington Corrections Center Plant Manager Don Carlstad. “May the benches help bring comfort to those families that face such tragic loss from losing a child. Our hearts go out to these individuals."

Where Angels Gather: Incarcerated Individuals Across the State Create Benches for Shelton Memorial Park | by Rachel Friederich | Washington State Department of Corrections | https://www.doc.wa.gov/news/2021/06092021.htm

05/31/2021

“I formed relationships with people who are going to pull me up and have my best interests at heart, whereas before I was surrounded by people doing the same bad things just because it was comfortable,” said Victoria Garza, a member of Ironworkers Local 86-Pacific NW Ironworkers Apprenticeship JATC 86. “There are so many people out there who want to help you along and level up and help you out in life.”

“There are still many barriers that face our releasing CTAP and TRAC graduates as they navigate the apprenticeship application processes and job markets,” said Steve Petermann, Washington State Correctional Industries manager. “These non-profit and community-based organizations we work with are very proactive and responsive in helping our graduates. (Through the City of Seattle Government's Priority Hire Program), we are are ensured that our releasing graduates and incarcerates have a voice among the represented groups who are affected by these kinds of initiatives and will continue to find acceptance and support.”

Unemployment rates among formerly incarcerated people are 27% higher than job seekers who do not have a criminal record, according to an analysis by the Prison Policy Initiative.

Investment in Priority Hire Program to Help Formerly Incarcerated Individuals, People of Color Find Construction Jobs in Seattle | by Rachel Friederich | Washington State Department of Corrections | https://doc.wa.gov/news/2021/05262021.htm
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05/19/2021

Washington State Correctional Industries (CI) recognized 96 award winners during a virtual employee recognition awards ceremony, representing a combination of the 2019 and 2020 award winners. The awards recognize employees for their continuous, outstanding work to transform lives and increase successful reentry through vocational job training and mentoring as demonstrated by their accomplishments throughout the year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CI combined its 2019 recognition ceremony with this year’s 2020 celebration.

Awards were presented for the following categories: Louie Sarot Customer Service Award, Teamwork/Team of the Year, Commitment to Quality Award and Rising Star Award.

“This year we celebrated our winners in a unique way by holding a virtual celebration," said Sarah Sytsma, CI director. "This provided an opportunity for many to join in the celebration and acknowledge the work of their coworkers. Recognizing the talents and efforts of our CI staff means so much and I look forward to it each year. I am proud of the work that all CI staff do each day to make a difference in the lives of our incarcerated.”

The award recipients represented the following facilities: Airway Height Corrections Center, Clallam Bay Corrections Center, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, Headquarters, Stafford Creek Corrections Center, Washington Corrections Center and Washington Corrections Center for Women. Winners received a certificate and coin, and their names/team names will be placed on the CI award plaque located at CI Headquarters.

05/09/2021

"Each May, we sincerely celebrate the important contributions of every staff member in our Department. You have complex and demanding jobs that earn our respect. I want you to know that I appreciate you --- each and every individual who helps make our community and this agency a safer and better place to be.

A few moments I reflect on this past year are the incredible collaborations between all divisions and staff to respond to the pandemic. Washington State Correctional Industries quickly went into production to make Personal Protection Equipment, protective barriers, masks and whatever else needed to be made for all the facilities. Last but certainly not least, I’ve seen complete dedication from all divisions, all staff to ensure we have the safest operations possible." - Danielle Armbruster, Assistant Secretary for Reentry, Washington State Department of Corrections

04/22/2021

“Foods manufactured and supplied by Washington State Correctional Industries to our state's correctional facilities are a vital element to maintain consistency of menu items and nutrition statewide," said Bryan King, food service administrator. "This allows Washington State Department of Corrections to achieve and maintain compliance with the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and fulfill Governor Jay Inslee's Executive Order 13-06. Incarcerated individuals assist with food manufacturing and food service within DOC. In turn, they learn to model pro-social behaviors associated with work ethic and employment.”

The Washington State Department of Health worked with the Department to implement new menu guidelines, compliant with the DGA produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Successful partnership brings healthier food options to incarcerated individuals | by Rachel Ericson, Chris Mornick and Joseph Liu | https://doc.wa.gov/news/2021/04212021.htm

03/19/2021

Washington State Correctional Industries' Optical Services Program offers stylish, quality, and low-cost prescription eyewear to eligible customers, including DSHS, Medicaid, and DOC recipients. In addition to meeting prescription needs, Correctional Industries (CI) Optical offers a full line of frames for adults and children with hundreds of style and color options. CI’s Optical production facilities are designed to meet demands of large volume contracts as well as orders for small business entities. If you are an eligible eye care service provider, please visit our website to learn more about optical services available to eligible customers.
https://www.washingtonci.com/products-services/optical-products.html

02/26/2021

Washington State Correctional Industries offers the best all-around selection when it comes to apparel. From comfy basics and sporty styles to uniforms and work wear, you will discover classic favorites to fit every need and budget. All items are made from quality materials to ensure maximum comfort, durability, and can be customized to meet your specific needs. Please visit our website to learn more about products available for purchase by eligible customers.
https://www.washingtonci.com/products-services/textiles/garments.html

02/19/2021

Please visit the Washington State Correctional Industries' website to view products and services supporting Governor Jay Inslee's “Healthy Washington” reopening plan. Workplace and classroom solutions are currently available for purchase by eligible customers, as listed on the CI website. Your support positively impacts vocational work training programs, aiding reentry and improving public safety within local communities throughout our state.
https://www.washingtonci.com/products-services/safe-start.html

02/12/2021

At the Washington State Correctional Industries’ Textile Factory, located in the Airway Heights Corrections Center, you will see professional uniforms being produced for various public agencies. All the vests for the WSDOT are made in the textile factory along with items for King County, Washington - Government and the State of Alaska. The work provides individuals an opportunity to grow and expand their skills and abilities, and workers enjoy having new challenges.

“It’s good to have people that have experience and have the talent but we can develop people here. As long as they’re willing to coming in and give 100 percent, they’ll gain the talent to be able to perform,” said Business Manager William Kinn.

Along with vests and uniforms, they also have embroidery and silk screening as well as making custom gear and badges. Another part of the factory works on upholstery. The Textiles Factory sold over 189,000 items in 2019 and almost 330,000 items between 2018 and 2020. Learning a new employment skill for release helps the department in its mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

“It really gives me the experience and the opportunity to go back out and have more opportunities on the outside to help give back,” said Daniel Brooks.

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801 88th Avenue SE
Tumwater, WA
98501

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+13607259100

Website

http://www.washingtonci.com/

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