In Case You Missed It!

In Case You Missed It!

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Prison Fellowship Academy Graduation

January 5, 2023

“Give us a hand for we made it through a spectacular year!”

These were the words chosen for the graduation banner of this Prison Fellowship Academy (PFA) cohort, who celebrated the completion of the yearlong program at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW). PFA is an intensive, faith-based program that leads incarcerated men and women through a holistic life transformation process. Participants are guided by PFA staff and volunteers to lead lives of purpose and productivity during their incarceration and once they are back in the community.

The graduation ceremony was filled with past PFA graduates...Read more

World Braille Day

January 4, 2023

Did you know…

A braille shop has operated at the Nebraska State Penitentiary for more than four decades. Prose and Cons Braille is part of Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) and has provided services to nearly every state in the U.S. In honor of World Braille Day, thank you to all involved in this work! Learn more: https://csi.nebraska.gov/products/braille-products #NDCSjobs #BuildYourFutureRead more

Teammates earn Executive Green Belts

January 3, 2023

Congratulations to these NDCS teammates who received their Executive Green Belts from Governor Ricketts at the Nebraska Center of Operational Excellence Summit. Through training for this certification, they learned Lean Six Sigma tools that will help them identify projects to improve efficiency or even produce cost savings. #continuousimprovement #NDCSEvents

Recipients:

Sarah Fischer, Behavioral Health Admin

Nate Bornemeier, Engineering Manager

Craig Gable, Warden TSCIRead more

Year in Review: STA Classes

December 29, 2022

It’s been a busy 2022 for the Staff Training Academy, and these pictures don’t even include all the classes from this year! Classes 1622 and 1722 are currently completing pre-service training – look for their graduation pictures in the new year.

Welcome to all the teammates who joined the agency this year. We look forward to everything that 2023 will bring with you on the team! #YearInReviewRead more

Year in Review: Teammate Highlights

December 29, 2022

Leadership development, teammate recognitions, team meals, fun on the softball field...it’s been a full year for NDCS team members. Thank you to our teammates for everything you’ve done this year to make a difference. Here’s to a new year full of possibilities! #YearInReviewRead more

Year in Review: Population Highlights

December 28, 2022

From entrepreneurship to peer support, this year many members of our population engaged in programs and activities that fostered their growth and set them up for success in the future. Here’s a look back on some of the 2022 highlights for the NDCS population. #YearInReview2022

1. Graduation day! Men at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) worked hard to make it to this special day when they earned their high school diplomas.

2. These graduates of the RISE program took ownership of their future, preparing for each phase of reentry through character development, employment readiness and entrepreneurship...Read more

Teammate Tuesday - Supervisors of the Year

December 27, 2022

Congrats to our last (but certainly not least!) three NDCS Supervisors of the Year. These teammates were selected for this award because of their significant contributions to the agency and a strong commitment to the NDCS mission to keep people safe. Thank you for everything you do! #TeammateTuesdayRead more

TSCI wellness suite

December 23, 2022

Our team members are our greatest asset to help keep people safe, and the new wellness suite at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is dedicated to them. An area at TSCI was recently transformed into a multi-purpose space with a focus on team member wellness. Many hands were involved in bringing this vision to life. In fact, the entire staff at the facility voted on the color scheme of this space!

The wellness suite offers a variety of seating options to accommodate different types of gatherings and small group meetings. Teammates can utilize the provided yoga mats, balls, and DVDs for light exercise and...Read more

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