Tattoo Artist Apprenticeship Program

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified instructor to lead a Tattoo Artist Apprenticeship program for incarcerated individuals at the State Correctional Institution in Frackville. The instructor will work 32‑40 hours per week, delivering comprehensive training that covers disease prevention, design, application techniques, customer service, and shop operations. The award will be a two‑year purchase order with the possibility of three additional one‑year renewals, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through the Jaggaer portal. • Location: 1111 Altamont Blvd, Frackville, PA (Schuylkill County) • Contract length: 2 years (with up to three 1‑year extensions) • Hours: 32‑40 hrs/week, full‑time instructional role • Scope: Curriculum development, hands‑on tattoo training, safety & hygiene instruction, mentorship • Submission deadline: 10/21/2026 2:30 PM (electronic only) • Pre‑proposal conference (optional): 10/05/2026 11:00 AM (Microsoft Teams) • Required registration in PA Supplier Portal and Jaggaer system