[NEW] STAR Program | Designed for people with disabilities seeking community employment

At JVS of MetroWest, we are excited about our brand-new program, which kicks off in April to help people with disabilities find employment in the community.

“STAR” stands for: Skills Training And Readiness.
Also known as Competitive Integrated Employment, the program runs for 27 weeks and offers a highly individualized approach to employment success.

It is a 3-phase program that helps people with disabilities gain the life and career skills they need to transition to community employment.

Phase I: READY
This phase features group activities that focus on developing social skills, job-seeking skills, workforce readiness, and participating in hands-on experiences.

Phase II: SET
Participants will focus on advanced social skills, travel training, job-seeking strategies, mentorships, and job skills with extended community-based activities that focus on learning job tasks.

Phase III: GO
We work with the participants and their family members / caregivers and focus on finding competitive integrated employment, including opportunities for additional training in one of JVS’s job-specific training programs in our Center for Economic Opportunity.

Participants may receive job coaching until they are secure in their position and / or enrolled in Long-Term Follow Along if warranted.

Learn more and take the next step to apply at: jvsnj.org/star-program

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Please consider supporting JVS of MetroWest and make a lasting impact!

JVS is a nonprofit agency helping people help themselves through innovative programs in training, education, and career counseling, creating pathways to hope, independence, and employment.

Inspired by Jewish values, we proudly serve clients from any and all backgrounds.

When you support JVS, you are not only making a difference in the lives of our current clients, but you are also positively impacting their families—parents, children, spouses, siblings—now, and for generations to come.

Join us in creating lasting change. We offer a variety of ways for individuals and businesses to make a difference by supporting our work.

You can donate:
• Online
• By Check
• From Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
• Stocks and Securities

See all the options available at: jvsnj.org/other-ways-to-give

Thank you. Your generosity helps us continue our mission of helping people help themselves.

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New Opportunities at JVS of MetroWest | Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician– APPLY NOW

JVS of MetroWest is expanding its job skills offerings with the relaunch of our Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician training program starting late March.

This class prepares you to work as a technician in residential commercial real estate. After a year of employment, you can earn your national certification in this field.

Class Topics:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Appliance maintenance and repair
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• General interior and exterior repair of apartment buildings
• Safety regulations and compliance
• Curb appeal

For more information and requirement details, please visit: jvsnj.org/apartment-maintenance

TO APPLY NOW: You can take the next step by clicking the APPLY button on that page.

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New Opportunities at JVS of MetroWest | Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program – APPLY NOW

JVS is expanding its job skills offerings with the launch of a new Certified Nursing Assistant training program.

This course will prepare you to work with patients in hospitals, assisted living facilities, acute and sub-acute care facilities, and more. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification helps prepare you for growth opportunities in healthcare.

Additionally, if you are a Certified Home Health Aide, you may be eligible to take an abbreviated course and earn your CNA Certification, giving you increased job opportunities.

Class Topics:
• Healthcare delivery systems
• Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
• Basic Nursing Skills
• Personal Care Skills
• Safety and Emergency Procedures
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Mental Health and Social Needs
• Care of the Elderly
• Special Care Procedures

Training Details:
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Dates and times: Starts late March. TBD.
60 hours of classroom instruction
50 hours of clinical experience
20 hours of Life Skills and Career Services

For more information and requirement details please visit: jvsnj.org/certified-nursing-assistant

TO APPLY NOW: You can take the next step by clicking the APPLY button on that page.

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Fund My Future is a NJ program through which the state will pay up to $9,600 for training that leads to an industry-recognized credential or degree.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has selected JVS of MetroWest to administer the Fund My Future program in northern New Jersey.

You may be eligible for Fund My Future if:

• You are a northern NJ resident.

• You are at least 18 years of age.

• Your household income falls within the ALICE guidelines. People who live in ALICE households that are above the Federal Poverty Level but still have trouble paying for necessities. See if you qualify here: unitedforalice.org/income-status-calculator-mobile

• You are interested in enrolling in training on the Eligible Training Provider List, leading to an in-demand job.

JVS can enroll you if you live in northern NJ: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, or Warren counties.

Program Overview:

You will meet with an Evaluator to help you determine your strengths, aptitudes, and interests. With this information, you will work with a Career Specialist to develop an Individualized Employment Plan that will help you identify your employment goals, find a training program, and get and keep a job in your chosen field. The program includes resume writing and interview preparation, job clubs, and one-on-one support.

To learn more, find out if you are eligible, and APPLY, please visit: jvsnj.org/fund-my-future

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💜 Happy International Women`s Day 💜

Let’s #AccelerateAction to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activities that positively impact women`s advancement.

—JVS of MetroWest

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REGISTER NOW | GED Exam Preparation | Spring Classes Start April 7, 2025 | East Orange, NJ

If earning your GED is your goal, JVS of MetroWest can help.

Our Adult Basic Education class prepares individuals to take the GED exam to earn a high school equivalency diploma. Students work in class in East Orange to strengthen their core skills in reading, writing, and math. The next class begins in April, and recruitment is currently underway.

Class Topics:

• Reading
• Writing
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

Class Details:

Start date: April 7, 2025, for 10 weeks
Days/Times: Monday—Thursday, 1:30—5:00 pm
Location: JVS offices at 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange, NJ

There is no cost to attend, but registration and placement testing is by appointment only.

To learn more about the GED preparation classes, and to schedule your placement appointment, please visit: jvsnj.org/adult-basic-education

You must be aged 17+ and out of school to register.

#JVSofMetroWest #GEDClasses #AdultEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #NonProfit #EastOrangeNJ

The job market is tough, and guidance can go a long way. Do you have the skills to help job seekers identify and overcome barriers standing in the way of employment?

JVS is currently looking for a Career Specialist to assist individuals in all aspects of obtaining and maintaining employment. The role involves managing a client caseload and facilitating job placement activities including resume and interview preparation, employer networking, and more. Additional tasks include running in-house and virtual groups for job seekers, maintaining accurate records and being able to write detailed reports documenting activities.

JVS repairs the world, one person at a time; allowing our program participants to achieve the highest degree of independence and dignity. Our staff of more than 50 skilled professionals work with a diverse range of individuals in need of employment, training, refugee services, education, disability services, and other specialized services.

Interested in joining our team? Know someone who fits the role? Review the job posting here: https://www.indeed.com/job/career-specialist-11aacfaf7c06bd47?_gl=1*xapfdt*_gcl_au*NjUyMDMxMDM0LjE3MzgyNDMyMDU.*_ga*NzAzNTQ2MDc5LjE3MDY1NTkwOTE.*_ga_5KTMMETCF4*MTc0MTE4NjMzNC42MjEuMS4xNzQxMTg2MzM3LjU3LjAuMA..*_fplc*cjJ5UUhjbEJ6a1dmNVFHa0N3ZVVkS2YzTCUyRklyTk5GbmZDeXZsM21ndnAyUiUyRjRRbkk5ciUyRllPUldLellDZXBpNlhpQmQwRlk0eGdzJTJGSW1pTCUyQjh0M0plSVdmYkNLcCUyQlNGVUZnSk9WWUdkbkh0UmV4b1IxRVQ4VFlnQ0VRTFhRJTNEJTNE.

To view all open positions at JVS, please visit: https://jvsnj.org/jobs-at-jvs/.

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JVS Disability Services | New STAR Program starts in March

Our new Skills, Training, and Readiness (STAR) program, designed for people with disabilities seeking community employment, starts in March.

STAR is a three-phase program that helps people with disabilities gain the life and career skills they need to transition to community employment.

Also known as Competitive Integrated Employment, the program runs for 27 weeks and offers a highly individualized approach to employment success.

Program topics include:

Phase I: Ready
This phase features group activities that focus on developing social skills, job-seeking skills, workforce readiness, and participating in hands-on experiences.

Phase II: Set
Participants will focus on advanced social skills, travel training, job-seeking strategies, mentorships, and job skills with extended community-based activities that focus on learning job tasks.

Phase III: Go
We work with the participants and their family members/caregivers and focus on finding competitive integrated employment, including opportunities for additional training in one of JVS’s job-specific training programs in our Center for Economic Opportunity.

Participants may receive job coaching until they are secure in their position and/or enrolled in Long-Term Follow Along if warranted.

Learn more and register at: jvsnj.org/star-program

#JVSofMetroWest #Disability #Training #Employment #WorkforceDevelopment