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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.

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. 

Unsure What You Need?

Take a look at all the programs and services JVS provides.

Fund My Future

Live in Northern NJ? You may qualify for a state program that will pay up to $9,600 for job training.

Upcoming Events

Impact in One Year

4518

individuals


served across all programs
and services
2245

participants


served individually
118

trainings


completed
183

individuals


learned English for
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
91

individuals


attended Citizenship classes
in pursuit of obtaining US citizenship
89

people


obtained credentialing
200+

individuals


employed

Happy Father’s Day!

We hope you enjoy this special day.

—JVS of MetroWest

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JVS helps students aged 14 to 21 with special needs successfully transition from school to the workplace or to post-secondary education.

Our extensive menu of services includes:

• In-School Vocational Assessment
• Job Sampling
• Placement Services
• Job Coaching Services

• Pre-Employment Transition Services:
-- Job exploration counseling
-- Work-based learning
-- Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in post-secondary education programs at institutions of higher learning
-- Workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living
-- Instruction in self-advocacy

To find out more about JVS Disability Services and school-to-career transitions, please visit: jvsnj.org/disability-services

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APPLY NOW | English as a Second Language Classes | Summer Session, East Orange, NJ

Learn to speak, read, and write English in our free classes.

Each class lasts for 10 weeks. We will test you to determine which level class you should join. 

Class Topics:
• Conversational English
• How to complete forms
• Job-readiness
• Vocabulary
• Understanding money and numbers
 
Class Details:
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Days/Times: Determined by class level
100 hours of classroom instruction

For more information and to apply, please visit: jvsnj.org/english-as-a-second-language

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

Please have your Social Security card and additional identification (Green Card, Passport, Employment Authorization, I-94) when you register.

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APPLY NOW | Adult Basic Education Classes | Summer Session, East Orange, NJ

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

Our Adult Basic Education classes help you strengthen your core skills of reading, writing, and math to prepare for the High School Equivalency exam or to raise your Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) score.

Each class is 10 weeks. You may continue to enroll until you have passed all parts of the GED.

You may also enroll in one of our Job Skills Training programs or work with a JVS Career Specialist to find a job.

Class Topics: 
• Reading
• Writing
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
 
Class Details:
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Days/Times: Monday - Thursday, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

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

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

To learn more about the Adult Basic Education program, please visit: 
jvsnj.org/adult-basic-education

Ready to take the next step? Click the APPLY button on that page.

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National Immigrant Heritage Month, 2025

June marks National Immigrant Heritage Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the achievements and contributions of immigrants in our communities.

It is also an opportunity to celebrate our origins as a nation of immigrants, especially in New Jersey, which is known for its large and diverse immigrant population. We welcome the inclusive and innovative culture that makes our state so unique.

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A sneak peek at an amazing Taste & Toast event last night. 
 
It was an evening of great food and moving speeches by honorees and clients capped off by a captivating presentation by former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott.
 
Truly an inspiring event celebrating people who have triumphed over employment challenges and champions who have supported their journeys!
 
#JVSofMetroWest #Fundraising #NonProfit #SpecialEvent #Community 

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[COUNTDOWN] The JVS Taste & Toast 2025 gala is tomorrow!

It promises to be an inspiring evening celebrating people who have triumphed over employment challenges and those who championed them on their journeys.

Thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets to attend, our sponsors, and those who have placed a tribute in the event Ad Journal. 

EVENT DETAILS

• Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• @crestmontcountryclub, West Orange, NJ

FEATURING: 

• Jim Abbott | Former Professional Baseball Pitcher

HONORING:

• Neil Greenstein | Former Owner, ShopRite Brookdale and Newark
• @walgreens | Valued Employer Partner
• Rebecca Shulman MA, CRC | JVS Senior Program Director

Please visit our website for more information: https://jvsnj.org/taste-toast-2025 

We look forward to celebrating with everyone tomorrow!

Questions? Please contact Jane Eliasof at jeliasof@jvsnj.org or (862) 704-2295.

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On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the bravery and sacrifices made by all those who have served our nation with courage and dedication.

—JVS of MetroWest

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