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The Role of Mentors in the Prison Entrepreneurship Program Mentorship is one of the most important elements of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program. While participants gain valuable business knowledge…
Resolutions Are Easy. Real Change Isn’t. Every December 31, people around the world make promises to themselves, to start fresh, do better, try harder. But inside PEP, the…
Stories Carry Power Inside PEP, storytelling isn’t a side note, it’s part of the process. Participants are encouraged to share their past, speak about their growth, and define…
More Than Business Many people assume that prison programs focus only on discipline, routine, or job training. At PEP, the approach is different. Our curriculum includes real conversations…
Every transformation story begins with support. As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to recognize the people who made this year at PEP not only…
Reentry is not only about stepping back into society, it’s about stepping into a new version of yourself. For many PEP participants, that starts with learning how to…
Gratitude Isn’t Just a Feeling For many PEP participants, gratitude becomes more than a seasonal reflection. It becomes a way of thinking. A way of seeing the world…
A Different Kind of Holiday For most people, Thanksgiving means gathering with loved ones around a dinner table. For PEP participants inside prison units, it’s not the setting…
More Than a Motto “One day at a time” is a phrase many people recognize, but for someone rebuilding after incarceration, it’s more than a saying. It’s a…
Leadership Starts from Within PEP teaches business, but leadership is the heart of the program. Before participants are ready to manage a team, build a company, or serve…
