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Arizona Correctional Industries

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Real work. Real skills. Real change. Our work is centered on building safer communities by creating real workforce opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

Arizona Correctional Industries connects quality products and skilled labor to the marketplace while giving incarcerated individuals the tools to build a better future for themselves and the communities they return to. Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) is a self-sustaining division of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR). Inside Arizona’s state correctional facilities, ACI runs modern production and service programs where individuals gain hands-on training, practical experience, and job skills that can support a successful return to the community. From printing and furniture manufacturing to metal fabrication, signage, vehicle wraps, and supplemental labor, ACI provides high-quality products and services to government agencies, nonprofits, and business partners across Arizona. At our core, we exist to reduce recidivism, strengthen Arizona’s workforce, and deliver meaningful value to the communities we serve.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at Arizona Correction Industries!

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spook-tacular Halloween!

10/29/2026

A new chapter begins at ACI!

We’re excited to celebrate the grand opening of ACI’s School of Cosmetology!

Thank you to Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry for helping make this giant milestone possible! We look forward to seeing the opportunities this program creates for our participants.

10/28/2026

Every skill learned is a step toward a brighter future.

ACI participants get hands-on experience in welding, woodworking, and manufacturing, while developing valuable technical skills, strong work habits, and the confidence to succeed in today's workforce.

Learn more about ACI here: https://aci.az.gov/workforce-development/training-education

10/27/2026

We focus on credentials that count, skills that last, and opportunities that matter at ACI. Some of our 2026 highlights:

-2,718 workforce participants developed valuable, job-ready skills.
- 271 industry-recognized credentials earned, helping participants demonstrate their qualifications to future employers.
- 29 active employment contracts with second-chance employer partners.

By connecting hands-on experience with nationally recognized credentials, we're helping participants prepare for successful reentry while strengthening Arizona's workforce! Read more about ACI's impact here: https://aci.az.gov/about/reports-and-data

10/21/2026

From delicious tortillas to freshly baked bread, ACI's Industrial Bakery combines quality products with meaningful opportunities for participants to develop valuable skills and hands-on work experience.

Every baked good represents more than great taste, it's an opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare for a successful future.

Learn more about ACI's Industrial Bakery here: https://aci.az.gov/products-services/industrial-bakery

10/20/2026

The difference is measurable. The impact reaches far beyond our programs.

Our Annual Report highlights how workforce-focused correctional programs can make a lasting difference in successful reentry and reducing recidivism.

The results speak for themselves:
47% lower one-year recidivism compared to nonparticipants.
52% fewer new convictions withing the first year compared to nonparticipants.
33% lower three-year recidivism compared to nonparticipants.

These numbers represent more than statistics. They mean stronger communities, more opportunities, and a brighter future for individuals returning to their communities. When people have the chance to build a better future, all of Arizona benefits.

Learn more about ACI's impact here: https://aci.az.gov/about/reports-and-data

*Statistics based on The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry tracking outlined in Return to Incarceration Report.

10/14/2026

Building trust, developing skills, and creating second chances.

Through ACI's Wild Horse & Burro Training program, participants gain hands-on experience in horsemanship, animal care, and responsibility while helping prepare wild horses and burros for adoption.

Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build a foundation for a successful future.

Learn more here: https://aci.az.gov/products-services/wild-horse-burro-training

10/09/2026

In Arizona, every vehicle needs a valid registration tab, but drivers can pick from more than 100 specialty plate designs to show off their style.

People choose plates to support local charities, represent a university, or honor the military, so every driveway looks a little different. Behind all these choices is one steady force: Arizona Correctional Industries’ Tag Plant.

To keep up with Arizona’s busy roads and all the design options, our team uses modern equipment and works hard to make over 6,000 license plates every day.

Do you have a favorite plate design?

10/06/2026

FY26 was one for the books!

From expanding workforce development to forging game-changing local partnerships, our team went all-in to drive real impact across Arizona. Every project was focused on one main goal: equipping individuals with practical, real-world skills to set them up for successful reentry.

Shoutout to our incredible team, dedicated partners, and supporters for pushing this mission forward every single day!

Take a look at what we built together in our FY26 Annual Report:https://aci.az.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/FY26%20Annual%20Report.pdf

09/30/2026

Welders of the world, do you know you look cool?

Welding is both an art and a high-demand trade. Participants in ACI’s metal fabrication shop spend thousands of hours mastering bead consistency, joint integrity, and blueprint reading so they can step straight into industrial manufacturing jobs when they reenter the workforce.

Odds are, you have seen their work without realizing it. Next time you look at municipal trash receptacles, park tables, or bus shelters across Arizona, you might just be looking at the craftsmanship of an ACI participant building a better future.

Learn more: aci.az.gov

Address

4441 W McDowell Road
Florence, AZ
85008

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16025259954

Website

http://aci.az.gov/

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