VCE is a self-supporting agency established by the general assembly over 75 years ago to employ inmates in Virginia’s correctional system. We purchase our own equipment and supplies and employ a staff of over 160 Virginians. Every one in the state profits because our program is successful in helping people make the transition from a dependent to a contributor, reducing the tax burden necessary to run the correctional system.
In addition, we parallel our enterprises as closely as possible to those in the private sector. Inmates are interviewed, reviewed and earn compensation. They get up in the morning to go to work, earn advancement, learn the concepts of teamwork and quality workmanship as well as the social skills and work skills necessary to keep a job.
So we’re not here to make products and offer services for profit. We’re here to make products and offer services that will ultimately teach a work ethic to those who’ve made mistakes. That way they have a fighting chance to get on the right track, support themselves and their families once released.
Our success, their success hinges on your purchasing power. We want the odds in Virginia’s favor. The more you utilize our products and services, the more inmates we can employ and train. But while all this is a very worthwhile mission, we know we have to earn your business by offering exceptional service, making durable products of the highest quality at a fair price and delivering on time.