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JVS can help you find a job and career path
We understand you may have barriers to making that happen. As a workforce development organization, we help you develop the skills and training you need to achieve your goal, whether it’s through training for a specific job, learning English, earning your GED, or learning how to craft your resume and interview to put your best foot forward.
For 85 years, we've been helping people help themselves.
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Job Skills Training
JVS offers training programs for pharmacy technicians, home health aides, and apartment maintenance technicians.
Career Services
Many people begin in our Career Services department working with career specialists to plot out a plan for the future.
Refugee Services
Our multilingual staff helps refugees gain stability in their new homeland and learn English.
Disability Services
We offer individualized assistance to adults with disabilities to enable them to fulfill their potential, contribute to society and be successful in the workplace.
GED Exam Preparation
Our classes help you earn your high school graduate equivalency diploma.
English as a Second Language
JVS offers three levels of classes to help foreign-born people learn English.
Citizenship Classes
We help Lawful Permanent Residents prepare to take the Citizenship exam and interview.
Student Loans and Grants
Through our Perlmutter Student Loan and Shapiro Grant program, JVS helps Jewish students pay for post-high school education.
SNAP
Through a partnership with NJ, JVS can offer SNAP recipients assistance with training programs. When you apply for services, let us know if you receive SNAP benefits.
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Fund My Future
Live in Northern NJ? You may qualify for a state program that will pay up to $9,600 for job training.
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APPLY NOW | Certified Home Health Aide Training Program | Classes start November 3 in East Orange
Step into a career where your work truly matters—supporting patients and families every single day.
Learn to provide compassionate healthcare and personal support to patients in the comfort of their home through our comprehensive training program. Graduates will earn the required licensing and certification to begin working in this high-demand field.
As the population ages and more individuals choose to recover or live independently at home, the need for skilled home health aides has never been greater. This rewarding career allows you to make a lasting impact—helping patients maintain their dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING:
Our program is designed to give you the skills and confidence to succeed:
• 60 hours of classroom instruction
• 16 hours of clinical/lab training
• 20 hours of Life Skills and Career Services, to prepare you for employment success!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
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TRAINING SCHEDULE & DETAILS:
November 3—December 26, 2025
Monday to Thursday, 10 am—3 pm
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange
Ready to launch a career that makes a difference?
For more information, eligibility requirements, and to APPLY NOW, please visit: jvsnj.org/home-health-aide
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We wish everyone observing Yom Kippur a meaningful holiday.
—JVS of MetroWest
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APPLY NOW | Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program | Fall Classes start October 20 in East Orange
Begin your healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Prepare to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
This comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide high-quality care in hospitals, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, long-term care, and both acute and sub-acute care facilities.
As a CNA, you’ll play a vital role on the healthcare team—supporting nurses, assisting patients with daily living activities, and ensuring comfort and safety in various medical settings.
Earning CNA certification also opens the door to career advancement opportunities in nursing and allied health.
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Training Details:
• Starts October 20, 2025
• Monday to Friday, 9 am—5 pm
• Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange, NJ
For more information, eligibility requirements, and to apply now, visit: jvsnj.org/certified-nursing-assistant
Already a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)? You may qualify for an accelerated CNA training track, enabling you to build on your current credentials and expand your career opportunities in healthcare.
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This past weekend, JVS had the pleasure of hosting a table at Kessler Foundation’s annual Fall Fest in West Orange. This year’s theme, “A Celebration of Inclusion,” brought together over 500 attendees with a shared belief in the necessity and power of inclusive practices in disability services.
All proceeds from the event advance Kessler’s ongoing rehabilitation research and employment initiatives that help people with disabilities thrive in their homes, communities, and workplaces. Our work at JVS benefits directly from such research and initiatives.
We thank Kessler for having us once again, and for putting on a wonderful event.
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September is Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Month, a time to acknowledge the vital role DSPs play in empowering individuals with disabilities.
Whether they are helping with daily activities, providing job coaching, or offering companionship and encouragement, DSPs ensure people have the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
At JVS of MetroWest, our Disability Services department provides vocational rehabilitation for adults with a wide range of abilities, including physical, psychological, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities.
Through programs such as the STAR Program (Skills, Training, and Readiness), vocational evaluation, school-to-career transitions, deaf and hard-of-hearing services, and job coaching, our DSPs bring out the best in people, identify their strengths, and open the door to new and exciting employment possibilities.
We are grateful to our Direct Support Professionals for the vital work they do every day in support of our mission to help people help themselves. Thank you!
To learn more about JVS of MetroWest`s Disability Services, visit: jvsnj.org/disability-services
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Shanah Tovah. Happy Rosh Hashanah!
JVS of MetroWest would like to wish all who celebrate a happy and healthy new year.
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There’s no time like September to get outside and enjoy the changing season surrounded by friends.
At Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange yesterday, we held our annual picnic for participants in our Extended Employment Program in our Disability Services department. Over the course of the day, participants enjoyed a variety of games and activities, took a walk to the 9/11 Memorial overlooking the NYC skyline, and soaked up the sun.
Everyone worked up an appetite for a barbeque lunch catered by C&C Catering, and a visit from Bob’s Ice Cream Truck. It was a beautiful day, and we can’t wait to do it all again next year!
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JVS is excited to return to Kessler’s Fall Fest this Sunday, September 21 at Kessler’s Campus in West Orange. The annual event brings together people with disabilities, their caregivers, and supporters for an afternoon of fun, food, and friendship – all in support of life-changing rehabilitation research and employment initiatives.
Make sure to stop by our table for information on our Disability Services offerings, employer partnership opportunities, and JVS merch!
We thank Kessler for the opportunity and for their longstanding support of JVS.
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Ready to take the next step toward your new career?
The JVS Center for Economic Opportunity in East Orange, NJ, offers FREE, certified job skills training in high-demand fields:
• Pharmacy Technician
• Home Health Aide – Fall classes begin November 3
• Apartment Maintenance Technician
• Nursing Assistant – Fall classes begin October 20
For program details, eligibility information, and to apply for our Fall classes, visit:
jvsnj.org/job-skills-training
You can also register your interest for upcoming training programs at: jvsnj.org/registration-for-services
All training takes place at the JVS of MetroWest offices in East Orange, New Jersey.
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September 17 is Constitution Day + Citizenship Day
In 2024, Congress officially combined the two observances to honor the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and recognize all those who have become U.S. citizens through birth or naturalization.
JVS of MetroWest is proud to commemorate this day and to continue in our mission to help people help themselves. Through our innovative programs in training, education, and career counseling, we create pathways to hope, independence, and employment.
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