Inroads To Opportunities

What Inroads To Opportunities does

Inroads To Opportunities, founded in 1959 and headquartered at 301 Cox Street, Roselle, New Jersey, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization operating under the legal name 'Inroads to Opportunities' (formerly the Occupational Center of Union County). The organization provides person-centered services to individuals with disabilities across the greater Union County, NJ area, serving over 400 individuals annually aged 16 through retirement. Its service portfolio is divided into four functional clusters: supported employment (supported employment and long-term follow along, Ticket to Work, Trial Work Experience, Community Based Work Evaluation, evaluation and assessment); vocational training and certification (janitorial skills, OSHA forklift, ServSafe food services); day and transition programs (day habilitation, School to Work Transition, TransitionPLUS ages 21+); and clinical services (Wellness mental health partial care, benefits counseling, contract packaging as a vocational revenue stream).

The organization is not technology-focused; there is no proprietary software platform, mobile application, or API. Service delivery depends on credentialed staff delivering in-person and community-based programs. The technology footprint is limited to standard productivity, communications, and donor-management tooling (Donorbox donation platform, website CMS, social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).

Revenue is generated through a managed services funding model anchored in government contracts and third-party reimbursement. Approved-provider status with the NJ Department of Labor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the Commission of the Blind and Visually Impaired, the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Medicaid constitutes the core billable infrastructure. CARF accreditation and Social Security Ticket to Work Employment Network designation further support billable referrals. Additional revenue comes from foundation grants (Hyde and Watson, Westfield Foundation, Columbia Bank Foundation, Union County HEART Grant, Westfield Service League, United Way Greater Union County) and a contract packaging program that provides vocational work for participants while generating fee revenue from business clients. Pricing and contract values are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Inroads To Opportunities

Legal name

Inroads to Opportunities

Website

https://inroadsto.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Inroads To Opportunities is a Roselle, New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1959 that delivers vocational training, supported employment, mental health partial care, and day habilitation services to over 400 individuals with disabilities annually in Union County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Vocational Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Employment Services (5613), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM)

Keywords

• Disability vocational services
• Supported employment
• Mental health partial care
• Day habilitation programs
• School to work transition

Headquarters

HQ city

Roselle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding: Revenue from government contracts, Medicaid funding, and public donations. Services are funded through approved provider status with NJ Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Medicaid.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inroads To Opportunities is a nonprofit social services agency delivering person-centered programs for individuals with disabilities, including vocational preparation, supported employment and job placement, school-to-work transition, day habilitation, mental health partial care, benefits counseling, and industry certification training (OSHA Forklift, ServSafe, Janitorial). Services are delivered directly at its Roselle, NJ facility and through community-based work evaluations across the greater Union County area.

Product overview

Inroads to Opportunities is a non-profit social services agency that provides a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for individuals with disabilities, ranging from vocational training and job placement to mental health services and day habilitation. The organization operates as a service provider rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include: Supported Employment and Job Placement services (Supported Employment, Ticket To Work, Trial Work Experience, Community Based Work Evaluation, Evaluation & Assessment); Training & Certification programs (Janitorial Skills Training, OSHA Forklift Training, ServSafe Food Services Training); Day Programs (Day Habilitation, TransitionPLUS for young adults ages 21+); and Mental Health services (Wellness – Mental Health Partial Care). The organization has been empowering people with disabilities since 1959, serving the greater Union County, New Jersey area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supported Employment and Long Term Follow Along Employment support services helping individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain competitive employment, including job placement, coaching, and ongoing follow-along support.
• School to Work Transition Transition program helping students with disabilities move from school to employment through vocational preparation, job coaching, and work-based learning experiences.
• TransitionPLUS Ages 21+ Extended transition services for adults ages 21 to 25 who graduated from transition high school but need continued support before entering the workforce.
• Ticket To Work Social Security Ticket to Work program offering employment support for individuals receiving benefits, helping them transition to work while maintaining health insurance coverage.
• Trial Work Experience (TWE) Exposure to various job tasks and environments to assess an individual's abilities and determine eligibility for Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
• Community Based Work Evaluation (CBWE) On-site work evaluation conducted in community integrated settings to assess an individual's abilities and capacity for competitive employment.
• Evaluation & Assessment Vocational evaluation and assessment services that help individuals understand their strengths, interests, and abilities to inform career planning and employment goals.
• Wellness – Mental Health Partial Care Person-centered mental health services combining counseling, pre-vocational training, illness management, group therapy, and medication management to support individuals with persistent mental health challenges in their recovery.
• Day Habilitation Day program providing habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on life skills, social skills, and community integration.
• OSHA Forklift Training & Certification Occupational safety training program offering OSHA-compliant forklift operator certification for warehouse and industrial employment.
• Food Services ServSafe Training & Certification Food service training program providing ServSafe certification to prepare individuals for employment in the food service industry.
• Janitorial Skills Training & Certification Vocational training program providing janitorial skills and industry-recognized certification to prepare individuals for employment in cleaning and maintenance roles.
• Benefits Counseling Expert guidance helping individuals with disabilities understand how employment may affect their benefits, supporting informed decision-making about work and benefits.
• Contract Packaging Provides contract packaging services that offer vocational training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, creating meaningful work experiences while serving business clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 400 individuals with disabilities each year

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Union County Prosecutor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2024Partnership on initiative highlighting law enforcement's interaction with individuals with disabilities, demonstrating community collaboration for disability inclusion
• United Way Greater Union CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with United Way; Julienne Cherry, President & CEO recognized for contributions

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ability Beyond: Nonprofit providing employment services, vocational training, and day programs for individuals with disabilities. Comparable mission, service lines, and government-funded operating model, though operating primarily in NY/CT.
• Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of MetroWest NJ: Nonprofit vocational and employment services provider serving individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment in northern NJ. Comparable in providing job placement, vocational evaluation, and employment coaching funded through government contracts.
• The Arc of New Jersey: Statewide advocacy and direct service organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through day programs, employment supports, and transition services. Comparable in mission and program mix within the same NJ regulatory environment.
• Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey: Operates vocational training, supported employment, and contract packaging services for individuals with disabilities in northern NJ. Directly comparable mission, service mix, and funding model, with overlapping geographic market.
• Easterseals New Jersey: Nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation, transition services, and day programs for individuals with disabilities across New Jersey. Directly comparable in population served and service lines, with broader statewide geographic reach.

Regional players

• Preferred Behavioral Health Group: New Jersey-based nonprofit providing mental health and addiction services, including partial care programming. Comparable to Inroads' Wellness Mental Health Partial Care line and competes for similar Medicaid funding in NJ.
• Concepts of Independence: NJ-based nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities through employment services and independent living supports. Comparable in disability employment focus and NJ regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Fedcap: Large national nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation, employment, and educational services to individuals with disabilities and barriers. Operates in NJ and broader geographies with overlapping service lines but at greater scale.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): National nonprofit providing employment, day habilitation, and transition services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable in vocational and habilitation programs, with broader geographic and service scale.

Others

• New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services: State agency that funds and refers individuals to vocational rehabilitation providers including Inroads. Acts as both a key referral partner and a regulator/competitor for some direct service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUnqSeizcW9ILOekaLW70yQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/inroadsto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/occupational-center-of-union-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/inroadsto

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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