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Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 4pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 4pm

JCI

JCI is a Community-Based Organization Providing Vocational Training, Employment Programs & Manufacturing Solutions in Eastern NC. It was the vision of Mr.

JCI was established in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) community rehabilitation facility. Nolan Hinson, who wanted a place of coordinated services dedicated to people with disabilities seeking employment. After securing a $12,000 grant, hiring three staff members, and leasing a 2,000-square-foot building on Truck Lane in Smithfield the journey began. In just one short year, JCI needed a bigger space and reloc

ated to Short Journey School on 1010 Highway. In 1980, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an international accrediting organization, surveyed JCI’s facilities and awarded our programs the highest accreditation bestowed on community rehabilitation programs. This accreditation demonstrates our best practices and continual improvement in rehabilitation service delivery. Additionally, in 1980, JCI purchased and later added 1,800 square feet to the former Coca Cola plant on Bright Leaf Boulevard in Smithfield. In 1987 a 3,500-square-foot wood shop building was added to this site. Shortly after, in 2000, JCI decided to become more diverse and serve other populations who had disadvantages/barriers. We reached out to the younger generation, who also had barriers to employment, and developed the “Yes I Can Program” for ages 16 to 21 years. Additionally, we began operating the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) diploma program, which is offered in collaboration with local high schools, to provide community-based, vocational training and assistance with job search for these students. In 2003, both our programs and manufacturing endeavors were growing, and we soon built a 10,000-square-foot building in Smithfield to keep up with the demand. In 2004, we added a 30,000-square-foot program and production facility in Lillington, serving Harnett and Sampson counties, and became ISO registered. In 2007, we began operating the Unity House, a psychosocial rehabilitation program located in Selma. We continued to grow, and by 2008 we purchased the 90,000-square-foot facility in Selma. In 2011, we earned AS9100C Registration and opened the JCI Thrift Store and Donation Center on Bright Leaf Boulevard in Smithfield. By the summer of 2011, we received a two-year food and beverage grant and opened the Cyber Café in Smithfield. In 2013, we established the JCI Pre-Owned Office Furniture and Electronics Store due to a generous donation from Grifols. In 2015 we decided to expand both the Behavioral Health Unit and Youth Services. Behavioral Health expanded Supported Employment Services to include an evidence-based, individual placement and supportive employment model for persons with mental health and substance abuse barriers. Youth Services are now available in Johnston, Lee and Sampson counties and plans are to expand further in the near future. Fast forward to 2016, where we currently have nine locations serving Johnston, Lee, Harnett, Wayne, and Sampson residents, with over 130,000 square feet of climate-controlled manufacturing space and approximately 198 staff members (full and part-time). As we continue on our journey, we pledge to be dedicated and strive to meet and exceed client and customer needs and expectations. We pledge to foster a culture of continuous improvement, both at the technical and managerial level, by cultivating cooperation and mutual respect among staff members, clients, and customers.

06/01/2026

Daniel is getting ready for July 4th! He has been working hard on creating this patriotic shirt to wear for Independence Day.

Daniel is part of our Innovations program, a program dedicated to providing individualized support, opportunities for community involvement, and personal growth.

05/28/2026

Let's go to the beach! 🏝️

Kathy Harvey and her LTCS group worked so hard on creating this beautiful beach scenery. Each piece was picked by members of the group, and most are even hand painted.

Awesome job everyone!

05/26/2026

Today is National Paper Airplane day! The PSR group made their own paper airplanes and then went to Brack Wilson park in Selma to fly them. Members had a contest to see whose airplane could go the furthest!

05/18/2026

We wore green for Mental Health Awareness day! Visit Mental Health America's website for more information on how you can continue your support during Mental Health Awareness Month.

https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=6413bbdf-281b-45cb-ad37-4e674a63c739

Mental Health America

05/15/2026

Our PSR group is breaking the stigma surrounding mental health! While wearing their "Keep It Positive" shirts, they went to each JCI location and distributed positive mental health pens. Thank you PSR!

For more information on the services provided by PSR, visit our website at https://jcindustries.com/ or call Emily Aycock at 919-965-6892.

05/12/2026

Our person's served in Harnett County showed up big time for the Special Olympics North Carolina Harnett County hosted at Campbell University! We are so proud of those who participated, and loved being there to show our support!

05/08/2026

During this Mental Health Awareness Month, some of our persons served are working on coping skills and emotions! They created a poster that details ways they can cope with different emotions they may experience. Awesome job!

05/01/2026

"May is Mental Health Awareness month! This year's theme "More Good Days, Together", encourages us to explore what a good day looks like for us. When defining your "good day" be sure to remember your mind AND body. Not only can stress affect your mental health but your sleeping, eating and exercising habits can play a factor. Mental health is very personal and what works for one person might not work for someone else. It's good to find your own way. Having more good days should not be a lonely journey. Connect with loved ones, friends and coworkers to offer encouragement and support.

Mental Health America has great tools and resources on their website mhanational.org/may . Here you can find articles, interactive tools, worksheets, and even mental health screening tests."
--Emily Aycock, PSR Supervisor

04/30/2026

JCI's PSR program visited the JC Raulston Arboretum! The JC Raulston Arboretum is a public garden that serves as a living laboratory and classroom for NC State University. The group took a nice walk around this beautiful garden and even enjoyed a picnic lunch!

04/28/2026

We recently visited Smith's Nursery and Produce Farm and picked some yummy strawberries! 🍓

Thank you for having us!

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Telephone

(919) 743-8700

Website

http://www.jcindustries.com/

Address

1100 E Preston Street
Selma, NC
27576

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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