A Look at NJRC's Impact on Reentry and Workforce Success

July 28, 2026

The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) was recently featured in NorthJersey.com for its continued commitment to helping individuals successfully rebuild their lives after incarceration, substance use treatment, or military service.

Founded in 2014 as a pilot program in Hudson County, NJRC has grown into a statewide nonprofit serving communities across North Jersey and the Jersey Shore. Under the leadership of Executive Director and Chairman Jim McGreevey, NJRC has helped more than 31,000 participants, with over 6,200 individuals currently enrolled, a 98% program completion rate, and a 76% job placement rate.

The article highlights NJRC's comprehensive approach to reentry, focusing not only on employment but also on long-term stability and career development. Participants receive individualized biopsychosocial assessments, case management, workforce training, behavioral health services, and assistance obtaining essential identification documents and public benefits.

NJRC offers industry-recognized training and certification programs in commercial driving (CDL), welding, HVAC, phlebotomy, and other high-demand fields, helping participants build meaningful careers while removing barriers to employment.

As the organization has evolved, its mission has expanded beyond job placement to helping participants establish stable, healthy, and productive lives. Services now include behavioral health care, addiction recovery support, medical services, legal assistance, workforce preparation, and connections to housing resources through partnerships with nonprofit organizations, faith-based providers, veterans housing programs, disability housing resources, and services for women fleeing domestic violence.

The feature also highlights NJRC's commitment to serving veterans. Sharon McGreevey, Director of Veterans Services, discusses the organization's work connecting veterans with housing opportunities, Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, and supportive services tailored to their unique needs.

In addition, New Jersey Public Defender Jennifer Sellitti recognized NJRC as a valuable community partner, noting the importance of connecting individuals with employment, treatment, housing, and other critical support services that help remove barriers to successful reentry.

According to the article, NJRC participants have experienced a 14% recidivism rate, significantly lower than New Jersey's statewide average of 22%, demonstrating the impact of comprehensive reentry services on long-term success and public safety.

As Executive Director Jim McGreevey stated:

"We have all made mistakes in our lives, and the essential purpose is that no person is defined by that worst mistake in their life."

NJRC remains committed to providing education, workforce development, healthcare coordination, legal support, housing assistance, and comprehensive reentry services that empower individuals to successfully reintegrate into their communities and build brighter futures.

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Source

This news post is based on reporting by Kaitlyn Kanzler for NorthJersey.com and MyCentralJersey, published on July 28, 2026.

Reporter: Kaitlyn Kanzler
Contributors: Katie Sobko (Reporter) and Michael Karas (Photographer)

Read the original article:
https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/07/28/nj-reentry-corporation-offers-these-ways-to-help-after-prison/90694068007/