Prison Industries is a revenue-generated program of the South Carolina Department of Corrections. As such, PI operates like a business and all income is derived from the sale of its products and services. Profits are reinvested to improve PI and the Department of Corrections.

Prison Industries provides a wide array of products and services ranging from laundry services to high-quality office furniture and is available to governmental entities, school districts and not-for-profit organizations through three program areas called Traditional, Service and PIE. PI now serves over 500 client organizations.

A large percentage of our inmate population enters our program lacking the education and work skills necessary to excel in today’s society. Prison Industries’ programs provide meaningful skills to inmates, allowing them to become productive citizens after their release.

PI is certified by the Justice Department to enter into contracts with private sector companies and manufacture products for interstate shipment under the Prison Industries Enhancement (PIE) program. Inmates working in the PIE program receive prevailing wages for their labor. As with any job, federal and state taxes are deducted from their checks along with deductions for the inmate’s room and board and the state Victim Compensation Fund. Additional deductions are made for family support and remaining money is placed in a trust for the inmate to receive upon release.

Choosing to purchase goods and services from Prison Industries is an investment in your state and community. By supporting PI, you are promoting education, job skills training, and good moral values and work ethic. You are also strengthening South Carolina, our state government and private businesses, to the benefit of all South Carolina citizens.