Corrections Dept-Probation Office, 82 Ionia Ave NW, Ste 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US

Michigan State Industries will produce products and provide services that meet or exceed customer expectations while providing professional growth opportunities for staff and marketable job skills to prisoners of the Michigan Department of Corrections. Through these accomplishments, MSI remains economically sound and will make a continuous, positive contribution to the State of Michigan. A State statute stipulates that MSI may only sell its products and services to government entities and nonprofit organizations. MSI assists the Departmentof Corrections by providing an opportunity for prisoners to learn marketable skills and to acquire sound work experience. Prison industry programs attempt to address the problem of crime and the tension and idleness in prison resulting from overcrowding through providing these excellent work opportunities.