Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) provides work training to the men and women incarcerated at Iowa's state prisons. More than 90% of offenders in state prison are scheduled to be released, and our job is to teach them how to get and keep a job once they get out. IPI programs help keep our communities safer because offenders with good job skills are less likely to commit new crimes once they are released. Ex-offenders with good job skills are also an important resource for Iowa employers, contributing to the state's economic development. IPI is 100% self-funding and receives no government appropriations. IPI's products and services may be purchased only by governmental agencies, school districts, non-profit groups and employees of these organizations.