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This morning, Governor Chris Christie and the New Jersey Reentry Corporation co-hosted an Employment Opportunity Summit at Thomas Edison University in Trenton, where top executives from New Jersey companies gathered to explore innovative ways to implement neutral hiring practices and enhance employment opportunities for individuals with criminal records in New Jersey.

Featured guest speakers and panelists included Mark Holden of Koch Industries, Governor Christie, Commissioner Aaron Fichtner, of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Rich Liebler, of Sansone Automall, Stefan Oberman, of AeroFarms, John Koufos, Executive Director, NJRC, Jim McGreevey, Chairman, NJRC, and individuals who shared their stories of reentry and their journey in finding employment: Patrick D’Aiuto, Tariq Love, and John Berry. Thank you to Governor Christie for his continued support of formerly incarcerated individuals and those struggling with addiction, and thank you to all New Jersey business representatives who attended today!

Press:
At Summit, Christie calls for more job opportunities for ex-offenders (NJBIZ)
Christie, lawmakers working on bill to revamp expungement process (Politico)

Photos by Stefanie Campolo

The New Jersey Reentry Corporation had a great press event today with Same Sky and Most Excellent Way Life Center at the Newark Liberty International Airport! We are so proud of our Hudson County women for the beautiful jewelry they create, their dedicated work ethic, and for working on behalf of such a great cause—helping women in need in both Rwanda and the U.S. For those traveling via the Newark Airport this month, the Same Sky jewelry kiosk is located in Terminal B – Departures Level. Thank you to the The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the Newark Airport for a great opportunity. To learn more about Same Sky, please visit www.samesky.com.

    
Photos by Stefanie Campolo

This morning, NJRC hosted a breakfast for faith-based leadership, where we had the opportunity to teach about our programs and forge a closer partnership. We are so appreciative of the faith-based community’s advocacy for our clients in the community and for reaching out to those who could benefit from our services.

Specifically, we asked them to spread the word about the following NJRC and JCETP programs:

1. Our employment and training program for formerly incarcerated persons, including those who are on parole or probation. Please click here for NJRC’s full brochure in PDF format.

2. Our Out of School Youth Program for youth ages 16-24 who are no longer enrolled in high school and would like to enroll in high school equivalency classes, develop work readiness skills, and more (click here for PDF).

3. Phase 2 of our NJ Build Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program with Project Impact (click here for PDF).

4. A free film screening of “The Return” at Grace Church Van Vorst in Jersey City on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7:00 p.m. (Click here for event registration page and PDF).