MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Seven individuals at the Morris County Correctional Facility graduated this June from the IN2WORK Program, an initiative designed to reduce recidivism and prepare justice-impacted individuals for successful reentry into society.
The program, offered in partnership with the Aramark Corporation, provides participants with classroom education and hands-on training in food service and warehouse operations. Graduates earn a nationally recognized certificate and are eligible to sit for the ServSafe exam, a key credential in the food service industry developed by the National Restaurant Association.
Morris County remains the only correctional facility in New Jersey to offer the IN2WORK Program.
“This is a special partnership,” said Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon. “The IN2WORK program saves lives, gives hope, and strengthens the individual through knowledge and skill. I am proud of this year’s graduates, and all of our graduates, who have invested in themselves and invested in a better way of life.”
The IN2WORK curriculum includes training in kitchen basics, food safety temperatures, sanitation, and health and hygiene. Aramark, a second-chance employer, also supports graduates with scholarships, internships, and employment opportunities after release.
Since the program launched at the facility in fall 2021, 49 students have graduated and earned ServSafe certifications. More than 14,000 individuals nationwide have completed the IN2WORK Program.
The program’s success in Morris County is credited to the collaborative efforts of Correctional Police Officer Gina Figliuolo and Program Educator Jennifer Casey, who oversee the program’s logistics and day-to-day operations.
Officials say the program is part of a broader effort by the Sheriff’s Office to support reentry, reduce incarceration rates, and help individuals build productive futures.
