The TIE concept resulted from the increasing emphasis being placed on inmate employability upon release from prison. Educational programs and work assignments provide a viable training atmosphere for inmates to learn the skills necessary for them to compete successfully in the job market after release. Because both education and work programs ultimately share the same responsibilities to public protection, a movement is underway in California to coordinate their efforts. TIE applies the principles of cooperation, integration, and coordination to help incarcerated offenders work and improve their academic, social, and vocational skills. The training component of TIE includes vocational education, apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, prerelease and pre-employment training, and other employment skill enhancement efforts. The industry component includes correctional manufacturing and production, institutional work assignments, and other support services. The education component involves literacy, social life skills, adult basic education, technical and postsecondary programs, and pre-employment education. As of December 31, 1989, 507 inmates were in TIE programs. During the 1989 reporting period, 313 inmates brought their grade point level up and 250 received a high school diploma or its equivalent. Facilities where TIE programs have been implemented are described, and future program directions are noted. 13 photographs and 1 illustration