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CCC-L awards teammates

August 16, 2022

Teammates at Community Corrections Center–Lincoln (CCC-L) were recognized for employee and supervisor of the year, and MVPs of the month — there is a lot to celebrate with teammates like these. Congratulations and thanks for all you do!

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First-Level Leaders program at TSCI

August 15, 2022

Development and Engagement Coordinator Lindsey Carter took the First-Level Leader program on the road this summer, holding a class at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). This cohort was comprised of teammates from TSCI and other NDCS facilities, and included Peru State College students who are part of the Corrections Leadership Scholarship Program.

Throughout the course, the group learned to develop a leader mindset, evaluate their emotional intelligence, utilize resources and establish their own professional development plan. Director Frakes spent time with the class as they developed leadership skills...Read more

Fun Fact Friday - Educators Edition

August 12, 2022

Dedicated and enthusiastic teachers make a lifelong impact on students, and we're grateful for our fantastic team at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility Community High School. Happy learning to all our students! #funfactfriday #BuildYourFuture

Educators are needed at NDCS, check out our current listings: https://bit.ly/3Ag17nGRead more

Warden Gable presents at Correctional Leadership Association Conference

August 11, 2022

Kudos to TSCI Warden Craig Gable and Shawn Sherman of Peru State College. They gave a great presentation at the summer Correctional Leadership Association Conference in New Orleans.

Attendees included corrections officials from across the nation. Gable and Sherman provided information about Nebraska’s unique partnership, which allows college students to pursue degrees in criminal justice, while getting hands-on experience in working inside a correctional facility.

Students who are enrolled in the program receive a scholarship and a stipend, plus the experience that would allow them to take on a management role...Read more

Congratulations Class 922

August 10, 2022

Congratulations to the newest NDCS teammates! Welcome, Class 922. It's exciting to have you on the team!

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What makes a great teammate?

August 9, 2022

Together these Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) teammates create a positive work environment, go above and beyond to set an example, help others grow and encourage those around them to be successful in their careers! We asked them, “What makes a great teammate?” Here is what they had to say.

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Congrats to the graduates!

August 8, 2022

For these young men, July 26 is a day they will always remember. The Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) commencement ceremony recognized sixteen graduates who received NCYF Community High School or State of Nebraska diplomas. The graduates worked hard to finish something that, in some cases, they started many years ago.

Since opening in 2008, the NCYF Community High School has seen 488 individuals graduate. Each has gained knowledge and tools to use as a foundation for success and to impact the lives of others. In fact, the beautiful landscaping in front of the graduates is a project built and maintained by the...Read more

Fun Fact Friday - Uniforms

August 5, 2022

NDCS recruits begin their careers with an action-packed day.. From human resources paperwork to getting fitted with a uniform, Day 1 is all about completing those steps that will set them up for success in pre-service training. Many new teammates leave their first day fully uniformed for their new career.

We have a wide variety of NDCS careers and the various colored shirts represent that. If you’d like to learn more about a career with NDCS, click here .

#funfactfriday #applyforajob #stayforacareerRead more

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