October 22-24, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA

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About the Conference

The NRWC Annual Conference is more than an event—it’s a space to connect, collaborate, and elevate the reentry workforce field to drive meaningful change. Join reentry workforce stakeholders and businesses from across the country for dynamic learning and networking opportunities that explore leading practices, sharpen skills, and build strategic connections that last beyond the conference. No matter your role within the reentry workforce ecosystem, this convening is for you.

2025 Annual Conference

Registration is now Open!

We are thrilled to announce registration is now open for the NRWC 2025 Annual Conference to take place October 22-24, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. Early Bird pricing available now through August 15th.
Register today to secure your spot at the premier reentry workforce conference!

Bridging the Gap. Driving Impact.

The NRWC Annual Conference is where resilience meets collaboration, shared knowledge fuels innovation, and the relationships we build strengthen the foundation of our work. Now more than ever, we must work together to maximize resources, expand opportunities, and advance economic mobility for justice-impacted job seekers. Join us in Pittsburgh, the City of Bridges, as we celebrate and learn from innovative partnerships that bridge gaps across sectors, silos, and state lines to foster collaboration and drive impact. Through insightful discussions, skill-building sessions, and strategic networking, participants will gain the tools and connections needed to elevate their work. You’ll leave with more than new insights—you’ll gain the connections and partnerships to turn ideas into action.

2025 Call for Proposals

The 2025 Call for Proposals is open! NRWC welcomes session proposals from all segments of the reentry workforce field. Review this year’s call and submit your proposal before the deadline on April 25, 2025. Contact Virginia Shapland with any questions about the call for proposals or conference program.

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Showcase your work, connect with practitioners, and support the conference mission. Contact Kimberly Crowe ([email protected]) for more information.

Past Conferences

NRWC has experienced exponential growth since our inaugural conference in 2022, welcoming over 400 attendees and presenters from across the country and the field for the 2024 NRWC Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Scroll down to see some highlights from last year’s conference.

NRWC is pleased to provide programs from our past conferences. For more information about specific sessions or speakers, please contact Virginia Shapland.

2022 NRWC Annual Conference – October 18-21, 2022 | Bethesda, MD
2023 NRWC Annual Conference – October 24-27, 2023 | Philadelphia, PA
2024 NRWC Annual Conference – October 15-17, 2024 | Denver, CO

2024

CONFERENCE RECAP

417

ATTENDEES

200

ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, GOV. DEPARTMENTS & EMPLOYERS

176

CITIES

43

STATES

“I especially enjoyed hearing what practitioners are doing around the country. Although it seems we share the same struggles, I heard lots of alternatives and different strategies that should be very helpful in my work!”

– Todd Angilly, Director of Workforce Development at Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

“For me just knowing that people and organizations like the ones in attendance exist has inspired me even more to give back as much as I can to this cause, to expand my network within and beyond the attendees, and to be and even stronger and more vocal champion to this cause and to “my” people.”

– Josh LeTeff, Remodeling Consultant Team Leader at Power Home Remodeling Group

“As we continue to build the business into a more helpful tool to support those reentering the workforce and society, I am looking for support, resources, ideas and feedback. I believe NRWC can provide a lot of that.”

– Drew Patterson, Owner at Basic Industries, LLC

“NRWC provided me the exposure to learn from all different perspectives such as the labor market, business community, fair chance hiring, corrections, etc. This sheds a spotlight into my work by reminding me to continue to build relationships with stakeholders that have a vested interest in helping formerly incarcerated individuals.”

– Feliciano Perez, Senior Program Manager at Jobs for the Future (JFF)

“It was exciting to hear from industry professionals that are advocating for change in the reentry space at the national level. It was also beneficial to learn about resources that clients and correctional facilities should implement and take advantage of in Southwestern PA.”

– Julia Gagosian, Program Manager of Special Projects at Partners4Work