Prison Industry Program

Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) is responsible for maintaining industry production within the Missouri Department of Corrections. Items manufactured include wood and metal furniture, furniture restoration, cleaning supplies, clothing and bedding. Services include engraving, graphic arts and printing. The Waste Tire to Energy program is part of MVE. In this industry, waste tires are recycled from illegal tire dumps, shredded and mixed with coal. The results are burned to save energy at the state university. Monies earned from the sale of goods are used to expand vocational training opportunities.