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TSCI helps builds Little Free Library for Tecumseh area

March 1, 2023

Take a guess what these men at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) are building….

A Little Free Library!

In collaboration with Cornhusker State Industries and the Home Builders Institute (HBI), teammates and the population are working together to give back to the community through books. Teammates submitted designs, and men who are part of the HBI classes honed their carpentry skills through this project. HBI vocational programming is funded by a grant from the Nebraska Department of Labor.

Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that promotes neighborhood book exchanges, usually in...Read more

Veterans Club honors those who have served

February 28, 2023

When members of the Veterans Club at the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) wanted to honor our country and those who have served, they initiated a project to install a flagpole on the WEC yard for the entire population to enjoy. The project was completed by a club member, and this week two members performed a flag dedication ceremony.

The club meets monthly with representatives from the McCook Legion Post 203. Thank you to the members of this group who have served our country. #BuildYourFuture

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Food Service Teammates Needed

February 27, 2023

Did you know that working in one of our facility kitchens can take your culinary career to the next level? You will help coordinate, train and manage the incarcerated population with preparing and serving food. Be a part of this rewarding career path, and apply today!

Click to Apply: https://bit.ly/2EDpI8E Food Service Specialist Starting at $15.48/HR + $3/HR Diff = $18.48/HR + $2,000 Hiring Bonus! #NDCSjobs #applyforajob #stayforacareer

**Disclaimer: Not all NDCS facility locations might have openings for this specific classification, check our website regularly for updates!

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Class 123: Week 5

February 24, 2023

Recruits in Class 123 traded in their uniforms for physical training attire and spent time this week learning a variety of defense skills. After training specialists demonstrated these, class members partnered up to practice and reinforce what they learned. Repetition is key to mastering the skills and these recruits were committed to thoroughly learning and ultimately passing their skills test.

On Monday this class will begin their last full week of pre-service training. We know they’re eager to get to their facilities and posts! #Class123

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Accepting Applications: Vocational and Life Skills (VLS) partners

February 23, 2023

Skills training, job seeking, housing, community support….these are resources that set individuals up for success as they reenter the community. Our Vocational and Life Skills (VLS) partners play an important role in this work. In fact, more than 9,400 individuals have received reentry support through the VLS program since 2015!

The next grant cycle will begin in July, and applications are now available. If you know of a community-based organization that provides vocational and life skills programming and services to individuals who are incarcerated, recently released, or serving a period of supervision on parole or...Read more

NDCS goes to Washburn University

February 22, 2023

NDCS is on the road! Last week Training Specialist (TS) Miller from the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) traveled to Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, for their spring career fair. TS Miller talked with students about the various career paths in corrections: criminal justice, culinary arts, healthcare, psychology and so much more.

We encourage you to check out the latest NDCS teammate opportunities, and find the right career path for you! Visit: corrections.nebraska.gov/careers #Washburn #Applyforajob #Stayforacareer #NDCSJob

**Disclaimer: Not all NDCS facility locations might have...Read more

Multiple NDCS facilities receive ACA re-accreditation

February 21, 2023

For more than 150 years, the American Correctional Association (ACA) has championed the cause of corrections and correctional effectiveness. At NDCS we’re proud to partner in this important work.

NDCS representatives from multiple facilities accepted re-accreditation certificates at the ACA Winter Conference. The accreditation includes a series of reviews, evaluations, audits and hearings – all aimed to verify that agencies and facilities comply with ACA’s national standards. These represent fundamental correctional practices, such as ensuring the safety of staff and the population, enhancing staff morale, and improving...Read more

Class 123: Week 4

February 17, 2023

Class 123 is completing week four of pre-service training, and as we follow along with this group it seems fitting to give a shout out to the training specialists at the Staff Training Academy (STA) and all the teammates who support this important work.

STA is the place where new teammates learn how to be effective corrections professionals – from classroom learning, hands-on skills and the example their training instructors set. Many careers and long-lasting friendships have begun here. No matter the role or the facility, STA has touched every NDCS teammate in some way! #Class123

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