The Governor's Reentry Training and Employment Center is the cornerstone of NJRC’s efforts to rehabilitate reentering individuals into our society. The Center in Kearny Point, NJ provides program participants with comprehensive, all-encompassing services: state and federal benefits, legal services, healthcare, housing referrals, and employment. To make our participants competitive applicants for a variety of fields, NJRC conducts evaluations of participants to determine appropriate career tracks and necessary skill training for establishing a career. With private business partnerships and accredited training vendors, participants completing a training course will be able to complete employer onboarding processes, obtain certifications, and manage federal bonding for continued employment.
Our Facility:
At the Kearny Point, NJ Center, participants are connected to our overarching services on-site. Our Training Courses, excluding virtual opportunities, are held on the first floor of the building, donated by Wendy Neu of the Hugo Neu Corporation. Other facilities include:
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The Francine A. LeFrak Wellness Center
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MaloSmilesUSA Dental Screenings
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Clara Maass Medical Center Medical Screenings
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The Cunningham Computer Center
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Financial Literacy with Hudson County Community College
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Medication-Assisted Treatment from New Bridge Medical Center
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Veterans Assistance
Our Goals:
(Motto Ideas): Training for ExcellenceThe New Jersey Reentry Corporation works to provide each program participant with the tools necessary to succeed when they return from “behind the wall.” At the Governor’s Reentry Center, participants are supported by professional teams that will assess, prepare, and implement short and long-term career plans. NJRC's goal is to train participants with industry-recognized credentials to demonstrate the necessary core competency to reenter the workforce.
About NJRC Training Courses
The Governor’s Reentry Training and Employment Center houses nine (9) classrooms and conferences spaces for a wide variety of training in six (6) major certification skill sets:
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Solar Technology
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Construction
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CISCO Networking Technician
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Automobile Mechanics
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SEIU/Healthcare Maintenance
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GED/High School Diploma
All of our services are free to reentering individuals, from certification acquisition to job placement. Our current courses include:
Other training opportunities include:
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Plumbing Assistant and Building Maintenance
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Mechanics
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician
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Telemedicine and Addiction Treatment
The Governor’s Center also offers development programs for numerous other fields and certifications. Please check back on our website to see an updated list of programs or contact Michael Hayek at mhayek@njreentry.org or 973-982-6532 to review your options.