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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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APPLY NOW | Certified Pharmacy Technician Training | Starts February 2 | East Orange, NJ
Prepare to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician with classroom instruction and hands-on externship at a local pharmacy or healthcare institution. The training also includes life and career skills that will help you succeed in your new career.
TRAINING DETAILS
• Program: Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Start Date: February 2
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 9 am—2:30 pm
• Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange, NJ
Space is limited, so please register for your spot as soon as possible.
Start your journey toward a fulfilling, stable, and respected career in healthcare. No prior experience is needed—just your commitment to learn and grow.
To apply or learn more, please visit: jvsnj.org/pharmacy-technician
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MLK Day of Service | January 19
“Not everybody can be famous, but everybody can be great because greatness is determined by service.” —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On this day of service, JVS NJ is proud to honor and acknowledge the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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APPLY NOW to enroll in one of our Job Skills Training Program Winter Classes
JVS NJ is currently enrolling students for three of our certified job skills training programs—each designed to prepare you for a fulfilling and respected career in the healthcare field.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program with ESL instruction — Starts January 20
• Certified Home Health Aide Training Program with ESL instruction — Starts February 2
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Training — Starts February 2
All training takes place at our East Orange offices. No prior experience is needed—just your commitment to learn and grow.
To apply or learn more, visit our events calendar and select your program of choice: jvsnj.org/events/list
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APPLY NOW | Certified Home Health Aide Training Program with ESL | Starts February 2 | East Orange, NJ
🔗 jvsnj.org/registration-for-services
Are you ready to start a new career—or know someone who is? Our Certified Home Health Aide Training Program with English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction begins soon!
Become a Certified Home Health Aide in just 9 weeks and take the first step toward a respected and fulfilling career in healthcare.
TRAINING DETAILS
Program Start Date: February 2
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ
* 2 weeks of intensive ESL instruction
* 7 weeks of Home Health Aide training
* Job placement support upon completion
WHO SHOULD APPLY
• Individuals aged 18+
• Those with a strong interest or experience in patient home care
• English language learners at an intermediate level
FOR MORE INFORMATION
🔗 jvsnj.org/home-health-aide
📞 (862) 704-2249
📧 WorkforceDevelopment@jvsnj.org
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Live Online JobSeekers Workshop: Job Search Over 50—Your Lifestyle and Financial Goals
For more information, and to register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zNbSWrELQBmj3BJ7W30XKw#/registration
January 22 · 10:00–11:30 am EST
With guest speaker Gerard Raho
Free and open to the public; advance registration required.
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APPLY NOW | Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program with ESL | Starts January 20 | East Orange, NJ
Prepare to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
This training program is specially designed for English-language learners with an intermediate level of English. It begins with intensive English instruction (ESL), focused on service in the hospital setting and relevant vocabulary, followed by the Nursing Assistant training.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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 your CNA certification also opens the door to career advancement opportunities in nursing and allied health.
TRAINING DETAILS
• Certified Nursing Assistant with ESL instruction
• Start date: January 20
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 am—2 pm
• Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange, NJ
Are you 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 employment options in the healthcare field.
To apply or learn more, please visit:
jvsnj.org/event/esl-certified-nursing-assistant-classes-begin/
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APPLY NOW | Certified Home Health Aide Training Program with ESL | Starts January 19 | East Orange, NJ
Are you ready for a new career, or know someone who is? Our Certified Home Health Aide job training program with English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction starts soon!
This Certified Home Health Aide program is specially designed for English-language learners with an intermediate level of English. It begins with intensive ESL instruction focused on service in the home setting and relevant vocabulary, followed by Home Health Aide training.
TRAINING DETAILS
• Certified Home Health Aide with ESL instruction
• Start Date: February 2
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10 am—3 pm
• Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange, NJ
Learn to provide health care services and personal care to patients in their homes through this training program. Students earn licensing and certification in this field.
The profession has a huge demand as people who become ill, have a disability, and advance in age need help if they want to remain in their homes. A career as a home health aide professional is impactful. You will help improve the patient’s overall quality of life and enable them to live more comfortably.
To apply or learn more, please visit:
jvsnj.org/event/esl-home-health-aide-classes-begin-winter-session
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Happy New Year!
We are excited about what the future holds for JVS, our partners, and the people we serve.
Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy 2026.
—JVS NJ
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JVS NJ has been named a 2025 @bankofamerica Neighborhood Builder®, one of only two nonprofits selected in New Jersey.
This prestigious recognition includes a $200,000 grant over two years to expand JVS New Jersey’s employment assistance programs, along with leadership training to enhance the skills of the organization’s executive director and emerging leader.
Building on our previous announcement regarding this award, the new grant funding will be used to enhance data systems. It will enable streamlined communication and coordination with community partners. By increasing operational efficiency, JVS will be able to connect clients to employment quickly, with a focus on addressing their holistic needs.
We are also proud to celebrate Hetal Narciso, JVS Chief Operating Officer, who has been named an emerging leader in the program.
On receiving the award, JVS CEO Michael Andreas said, “JVS of MetroWest is committed to addressing the most pressing employment needs within our community and opening doors for program participants. We are a workforce development organization with one clear goal: helping people address barriers to employment, receive job skills training, and ultimately become employed.
We are grateful to be recognized as a Neighborhood Builder for our efforts, and the support will allow us to strengthen our internal operations and reach more job seekers throughout nine counties in New Jersey.”
Announcing the award to both of the New Jersey nonprofit recipients, Alberto Garofalo, President, Bank of America New Jersey, commented, “Access to healthcare and employment are critical for well-being. I’ve had the opportunity to see the hard work both JVS NJ and Parker Family Health Center are engaging in firsthand, and I’m excited to see these organizations expand and serve more New Jersey residents.”
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Merry Christmas!
Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday and new year.
—JVS NJ
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