Spotlight on VCE - Apprenticeship Program | Virginia Correctional Enterprises

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Due to extreme inflationary pressures on raw materials and transportation, Virginia Correctional Enterprises will require a 50% deposit on all VCE projects totaling over $500,000, starting July 1, 2023.

The remaining balance due will continue to be paid under current VCE terms. No split-ordering will be accepted in order to artificially place orders under the $500K threshold.

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ACA Accreditation

Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is proud to report that the Commission on Accreditation of the American Correctional Association (ACA) voted to fully re-accredit VCE for three years on January 6, 2024.

ACA accreditation is part of VCE’s commitment to excellence through continuous improvement and ongoing compliance with the ACA Performance-Based Standards for Correctional Industries which address expected practices in correctional industries and include life, health, and safety standards as it pertains to staff and inmates.

The ACA Accreditation process promotes improvement in the management of correctional agencies through the administration of a voluntary accreditation program and the ongoing development and revision of relevant, useful standards. The standards, created and continuously refined by the ACA, represent leading correctional policies, procedures, and practices across all areas of operation.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Virginia Correctional Enterprises is proud to announce that Ms. Thomas has successfully passed all of the requirements for the Warehouse Logistics and Materials Handler Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Applicants must undergo a competitive application process in which all warehouse inmate staff have an opportunity to apply and join the program. Factors included in the application process include:

Education
Work Experience
Time in Facility

Ms. Thomas, our first Registered Apprenticeship Program graduate was required to spend up to 500 hours in each of four work rotations:

Orientation
Case Goods
Office Systems
Apparel

Among other duties, Ms. Thomas managed shipping and install quality control procedures, as well as machines maintenance, shipping logistics and team work schedules. She was selected by her peers and supervisors to be the Apprenticeship Team Lead.

Ms. Thomas anticipates using a combination of supervisory experience, quality control procedures, data entry skills and warehouse logistics in future employment, experience gained through the VCE Apprenticeship Program.

Ms. Thomas credits her success to drive and dedication. “You have to want it. If you don’t have life goals, don't bother applying."

NCIA NEWS SUMMER 2021

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PROCUREMENT TEAM

CODING ENTRY TEAM

My experience with VCE has been nothing less than pleasant. They have excellent quality products as well as quick delivery services. They have been meeting our ordering needs for many years, from ink, toner to apparel for employees. VCE will continue to be our preferred choice. Thanks!