Correctional Industries uses a revolving fund to pay for the program. Profits from the operation of Correctional Industries are returned to the General Fund of the state. Inmates work 5 hours per day. Each shop has two shifts allowing for the largest number of inmates possible to work and be trained. All shops and staff have a responsibility to train inmates.
Every inmate has a training file.
They learn about safety, quality and then are trained on specific pieces of equipment in each shop. Inmates receive certificates upon demonstrated completion of training. The Plate Shop-makes license plates for the NH Department of Safety and employs and trains 40 inmates per day. The Sign Shop-produces street and traffic signs, makes custom signs, does silk screen printing and produces engraved items including name tags, desk signs and other products such as award items. Last year the shop designed, manufactured and marketed the new pedestrian crosswalk signs.