Crossroads Community Resource Development Center Inc.

• Crossroads Career Training & Development

CCRDC T&D Program seeks to invest in strengthening communities through the creation of jobs; and implementation of life skills and basic education services with emphasis on supporting reading and literacy.  Our Training & Development Program promotes and implements strength based approaches that strive to provide opportunities for our clients to maximize their talents and abilities in a manner that is aligned with our mission and their desire to succeed.  In addition, the T&D program is planting the seeds of self-sufficiency by implementing intensive community engagement and referral services.

• Crossroads Community Construction Corp (4C’s)

CCRDC’s 4C’s Pre-Apprentice Training & Job Placement Program is designed for individuals interested in a construction related trade.   Through a workforce development initiative, 4C’s will integrate career development and occupational preparation for inmates returning to the community and seeking employment.  This program is ideal for women interested in non-tradition employment training.

• Crossroads Walk Safe

CCRDC’s CRC provides referrals and resources to individuals Pre/Post release from incarceration.  Our professional counseling services address the individual needs to those experiencing personal and socials struggles.  The counseling service providers consist of social workers, therapists and trained staff and interns from local colleges and Universities.   In addition, some counseling will include workshops and specialized support groups. 

• Crossroads Urban Development Council

CCRDC’s UDC consist of concerned citizens response to the issues facing New Jersey ’s Urban Communities.   Our partnerships will build on the strength of grassroots organizations to affect change in our communities.  The goal is to identify residents and key individuals who are willing to lead in the community planning efforts to improve the quality of life in Essex County (NJ) and New Heaven County (CT) and surrounding areas.  This program has implemented State of Black Connecticut Alliance (SOBCTA) Initative.