What Makes PEP Different from Other Prison Programs
Not Just Another Class Behind Bars Many reentry programs focus on education, job training, or personal development. PEP combines all three, and then goes further. Our model is…
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What We Mean by “Servant Leadership” at PEP
Leadership Starts with Service PEP is committed to developing leaders who lead differently. One of our core values is Servant Leadership, a philosophy that flips the traditional power…
What Is the “Ten Driving Values” Curriculum in PEP?
The Heartbeat of PEP PEP is more than business training. At its core, it is a program built on values, specifically, the Ten Driving Values that guide participants…
Inside PEP’s Leadership Academy: Foundations That Last
A First Step Toward Real Change Before participants ever write a business plan or pitch an idea, they start with something far more personal, themselves. PEP’s Leadership Academy…
PEP + Families: Our Commitment Beyond the Walls
Why Families Are Part of the Mission PEP recognizes that a participant’s journey does not happen in isolation. Spouses, children and parents are deeply affected by incarceration and…
A Look Inside PEP’s Business Curriculum
Building a Foundation for Success The Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) offers a comprehensive business education designed to equip incarcerated individuals with the skills needed to succeed upon release.…
Inside the PEP Interview Process
A Rigorous Path to Transformation The Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) is not open to everyone. It is a highly competitive, character-driven program that seeks individuals who are ready…
Why We Teach Business Ethics in Prison
Business Is Not Just About Profit At the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, we believe business education must begin with character. It is not enough to teach how to build…
What Is a Business Plan Competition in Prison?
Turning Ideas Into Action Behind Bars At the core of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program is a challenge that changes lives: the Business Plan Competition. This capstone experience gives…
What’s Coming in 2025 for PEP (Programs, Events, Growth)
Building on Momentum After two decades of transformative impact, the Prison Entrepreneurship Program is entering 2025 with a renewed focus on expanding access and deepening impact. From curriculum…