# Massachusetts DOC Launches Remote Work Pilot

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) initiated a six-month pilot remote work program starting September 2026, partnering with the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison and Boston College. This program provides paid, supervised remote work opportunities for incarcerated individuals at MCI-Shirley to develop professional skills and support successful reentry into the workforce. The initiative aligns with the DOC's five-year Align Initiative and complements existing educational and vocational training efforts aimed at reducing recidivism and improving post-release employment outcomes.

- This pilot represents a novel procurement and programmatic approach integrating remote work as a rehabilitative tool within correctional facilities.
- Procurement professionals should note the collaboration model involving state correctional agencies and educational nonprofits, which may inform future contract opportunities or partnerships.
- Contractors and service providers specializing in remote work platforms, workforce development, and correctional education may find emerging opportunities to support or expand such programs.
- The program's focus on paid work experience highlights potential funding and contract mechanisms to incentivize skill-building and reduce recidivism through innovative workforce solutions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC)
- Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)

### Key Quotes
> When people leave prison with an education, a work history, and financial stability, they're far less likely to end up jobless or back in prison, and far more likely to provide for their families, strengthen their communities, and contribute as taxpayers.
> — Ved Price, Executive Director, Alliance for Higher Education in Prison

### Sources
- [Massachusetts Department of Correction Launches Pilot Remote Work Program for Incarcerated Individuals | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/massachusetts-department-of-correction-launches-pilot-remote-work-program-for-incarcerated-individuals) - MA