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WEC: Mission

December 17, 2024

The vision of the Work Ethic Camp is “Empowering people to do better.” They embody this statement by helping incarcerated individuals develop new skills and strengthen old ones.

The Work Ethic Camp supplies the opportunity for individuals to put their knowledge and skills to use, see their strengths and develop their potential. #Reentry2030 #MeaningfulWorkTrajectorieRead more

NCCW: Intentional Peer Support

December 16, 2024

Intentional Peer Support (IPS) is a way of thinking about and inviting transformative relationships. Individuals at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women recently completed IPS training, taught by volunteers from the Mental Health Association.

Peer support specialists make a positive difference throughout our facilities. Shoutout to the MHA volunteers and NDCS team members who promote, support and collaborate with peer support specialists to TRANSFORM Nebraska. #Rehabilitation #PeerSupport #ProgramsRead more

NDCS Behavioral Health Services

December 13, 2024

Today, we're sending a special shout-out to the remarkable Health Services teammates at our facilities, acknowledging their unwavering commitment and tireless efforts in their crucial work to rehabilitation! #MentalHealthAwareness #Gratitude #People

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OCC: UNO TRAC Class

December 12, 2024

This past week, men at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) wrapped up their semester with the UNO TRAC program by preparing and delivering speeches. TRAC provides for-credit classes to incarcerated students at OCC. It’s incredible to see the commitment of the students and the ways education provides a pathway for transformative change. #TransformNebraskaRead more

Cornhusker State Industries

December 11, 2024

Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) is on a mission to prepare incarcerated men and women for successful reentry back into our communities through meaningful work experiences supplemented with training, education and certifications.

As a 100% self-supporting correctional industries program of NDCS, CSI builds opportunities for CSI workers to achieve gainful employment upon release. CSI employs hundreds of incarcerated individuals daily at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, Reception and Treatment Center, Omaha Correctional Center, Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, and Tecumseh State Correctional...Read more

WEC: Midland Code Academy

December 10, 2024

The second cohort of Midland Code Academy has begun at Work Ethic Camp. In this program, students learn the basics of coding, including HTML, JavaScript, and many others. During the course of their training, they develop websites, games, and basic web development skills that will prepare them to enter the workforce. Good luck to the 21 men involved! #WebDevelopment #Reentry2030 #MeaningfulWorkTrajectoriesRead more

NDCS Career: Marketing Specialist

December 9, 2024

Do you have marketing experience or related education? Our Communications Division is hiring a Marketing Specialist to elevate the agency’s marketing strategies related to staff recruitment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience developing marketing campaigns, creating content, and tracking digital analytics, along with a creative eye and an interest in developing their skills.

Find out more here! #applyforajob #stayforacareer #Marketing #CommunicationsRead more

5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development™

December 6, 2024

This year, NDCS adopted the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development™, which encourages individuals to be proactive in choosing how they focus their personal development before reentering their communities.

At NDCS, many of our programs engage peers to serve as co-facilitators alongside team members. Peer facilitators have built-in credibility based on their shared experiences, and their leadership enhances learning for program participants.

In this video, facilitators at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility talk about their experience sharing these programs with their peers. #TRANSFORMNebraska #...Read more

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