About UCI

About Utah Correctional Industries

Utah Correctional Industries (UCI) is a self-supporting division of the Utah Department of Corrections. We provide real-world work and training that helps incarcerated individuals build skills, professional habits, and a stronger path to successful reentry. At the same time, we deliver high-quality products and services to state and local government agencies across Utah.

Mission
Utah Correctional Industries is dedicated to public safety through innovative career building, community partnerships, and quality production to develop successful people.

How We Operate
UCI was established by the Utah Legislature in 1985 with four primary objectives:

• Reduce recidivism by giving participants meaningful work in a real-world business environment where they learn job skills and positive work habits.
• Increase employability through hands-on training, industry-standard instruction, and the opportunity to apply, interview, and perform like employees outside prison walls.
• Operate as a self-supporting organization — all expenses are covered by the sale of goods and services, not by general tax dollars.
• Remain competitive in price, quality, lead time, and customer service so agencies can rely on UCI while we expand work and training opportunities.

Today, UCI operates 11 work programs at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City and the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison. In FY 2026, more than 560 participants contributed to our operations. Their work supports both public safety and the state’s economy — generating millions in sales while developing skills that improve post-release outcomes.

What We Do
Our shops produce a wide range of products and services, including:

• Office furniture and seating
• Printing and promotional products
• Signs, license plates, and interior/exterior signage
• Textiles, sewing, embroidery, and silk screening
• Document scanning and data entry
• Commissary operations
• Welding and metal fabrication
• Cleaning and sanitation solutions (CorrectPac)

Participants gain experience in manufacturing, quality control, customer service, computer skills, and professional soft skills. Many also pursue registered apprenticeships or specialized training such as the IN2WORK supply-chain and logistics program.

Why It Matters
Every purchase from UCI supports paid work, skill development, and second chances. At the same time, agencies receive reliable, competitively priced products and services from a self-supporting operation. The result is better outcomes for participants and value for the people of Utah.

Visit Us
We welcome tours of our facilities and visits to our showroom in Draper. To schedule a tour or discuss how UCI can support your agency, contact our Sales team at (801) 522-7931 or [email protected].