Federal Prison Industries

Federal Prison Industries (FPI), also known as UNICOR, is a government-run manufacturing program that employs inmates in federal prisons. It produces goods and services—like furniture, uniforms, and electronic components—that are sold to government agencies and certain authorized entities. The program aims to provide inmates with job skills, work experience, and rehabilitation opportunities while generating revenue for the federal government. FPI operates under regulations to ensure fair labor practices and cost competitiveness, and it emphasizes the value of work experience in helping inmates reintegrate into society upon release.