TASTE & TOAST 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
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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📢 Grants are Available to NJ Companies for Employee Training | Contact JVS by September 10
Are you an NJ employer looking to develop your workforce but don’t have the funds to dedicate to training?
The State of New Jersey’s Upskill Training Grant Program may be the answer.
The State of New Jersey periodically offers training grants to NJ companies to upgrade employees’ skills. The current Fiscal Year 2027 grant round is now open, and the State requires a Letter of Intent by September 11.
JVS can help guide you through the process.
JVS Corporate Training is a New Jersey State-approved training provider that delivers training on-site and online to employees across New Jersey.
In recent grant rounds, JVS has helped clients obtain grants ranging from $20,000 to $80,000.
Here’s how JVS can help:
1. We meet with you to discuss your training needs and develop a customized training program aligned with your goals. Visit the link below for a list of some of our most popular programs.
2. We work with you to write the grant proposal and assist with the required paperwork.
3. If the grant request is approved, JVS provides training led by subject matter experts.
Interested in applying?
Contact JVS no later than September 10, 2026. The State requires a Letter of Intent by September 11, and JVS can guide you through the process.
Reach out to Dana Altman:
daltman@jvsnj.org | (862) 704-2265
For more information, visit: jvsnj.org/incumbent-worker-training
#JVSNJ #WorkforceDevelopment #Training #EmployeeTraining #Grants
Live Online JobSeekers Workshop: From Nervous to Powerful: Speak with Confidence as a Job Seeker
September 17 · 10:00–11:30 am EST
With guest speaker LaTanya Ford
Free and open to the public; advance registration required.
For more information, and to register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0QPn8YSSQnGggKITvlHT9w#/registration
#JVSNJ #JobSeekersWorkshop #JobSearch #Interviews #Networking
This Labor Day, we celebrate the people whose work, skills, and dedication strengthen our communities.
At JVS, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful career and a more secure future.
Through innovative programs in training, education, disability services, and career counseling, we help people who face barriers to employment by working with them to prepare for, find, and keep a job.
Wishing everyone a happy and restful Labor Day!
—JVS NJ
#JVSNJ #LaborDay #WorkforceDevelopment #JobSkills #Disability
📢 APPLY NOW | Certified Pharmacy Technician Training Program Starts September 14 | East Orange
Launch a rewarding career in healthcare by training to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. No prior experience is needed—just your commitment to learn and grow.
Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements:
🔗 jvsnj.org/pharmacy-technician
This in-demand profession offers opportunities in pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
Our comprehensive training program equips you with the technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional skills employers are looking for.
TRAINING SCHEDULE & DETAILS:
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• September 14–December 4, 2026
• Monday–Thursday | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
• In person at JVS NJ, 7 Glenwood Avenue, Lower Level, East Orange, NJ
• Training at no cost to you
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Taught by experienced, industry-certified instructors
• Hands-on externship at a local pharmacy or healthcare facility
• Preparation for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCB)
• Career services support, including resume writing and interview preparation
• Supportive learning environment for adult learners
Start your journey toward a rewarding career in healthcare.
Apply today by completing our Registration for Services form:
🔗 jvsnj.org/registration-for-services
Training starts September 14.
#JVSNJ #PharmacyTechnician #Training #WorkforceDevelopment #EastOrangeNJ
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY — JVS Medical Assistant Training Program starts September 8.
Seeking a rewarding career in healthcare? There’s still time to apply for our upcoming Medical Assistant Training Program in East Orange.
Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements:
🔗 jvsnj.org/medical-assistant
Ready to apply? Complete our Registration for Services form:
🔗 jvsnj.org/registration-for-services
Our new Medical Assistant Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in healthcare by providing the knowledge and practical skills needed to assist physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices.
TRAINING SCHEDULE & DETAILS:
• Medical Assistant Training Program
• September 8—December 11, 2026
• Monday—Friday | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
• In-person at JVS NJ, 7 Glenwood Avenue, Lower Level, East Orange, NJ
• Cost: Training at no cost to you
Students learn essential medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control, patient communication, medical ethics, and healthcare laws.
The program combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experience to develop competency in both administrative and clinical responsibilities.
CLINICAL TRAINING INCLUDES:
Taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, administering medications (where permitted by law), collecting laboratory specimens, performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), phlebotomy, wound care, and assisting with minor medical procedures.
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING COVERS:
Appointment scheduling, medical records management, insurance billing and coding, electronic health records (EHR), and office operations.
Upon successful completion, graduates are prepared to seek employment in various healthcare environments.
Take the next step toward a career in the medical and healthcare field and open the door to new opportunities.
#JVSNJ #MedicalAssistant #HealthcareCareers #JobSkills #WorkforceDevelopment
JVS offers free education classes to help adults learn, prepare, and move forward.
Whether you want to study for the High School Equivalency (GED) exam, learn English, or prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam, JVS can help you develop the skills you need to work toward your goal.
📖 Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Strengthen your Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies skills while preparing for the High School Equivalency (GED) exam.
📖 English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn to speak, read, and write English, with classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels.
🇺🇸 Citizenship Exam Preparation
For Legal Permanent Residents with a Green Card, our classes provide preparation for the United States Citizenship Exam, including civics questions and mock interviews.
📍Adult Basic Education and ESL classes take place at JVS NJ, 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange, NJ. Citizenship Exam Preparation classes take place primarily at local public libraries.
Interested in learning more?
For more information about our education options, please visit:
🔗 jvsnj.org/education
To register your interest, please fill in the “Registration for Services” form:
🔗 jvsnj.org/registration-for-services
#JVSNJ #AdultEducation #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #CitizenshipExam #EastOrangeNJ
📢 APPLY NOW | Certified Pharmacy Technician Program Starts September 14 | East Orange
Launch a rewarding career in healthcare by training to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
This in-demand profession offers opportunities in pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
Our comprehensive training program equips you with the technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional skills employers are looking for. No prior experience is needed— just your commitment to learn and grow.
TRAINING SCHEDULE & DETAILS:
• Program: Certified Pharmacy Technician
• September 14—December 4, 2026
• Monday—Thursday | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• In-person at 7 Glenwood Avenue, Lower Level, East Orange, NJ
• Cost: Training at no cost to you
Through a combination of classroom instruction and a hands-on externship at a local pharmacy or healthcare facility, you`ll gain practical experience and confidence in a real-world environment.
In addition to technical skills, the program includes life and career development workshops to strengthen your communication, teamwork, and job readiness—helping you succeed not just in certification, but in your long-term career.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Taught by experienced, industry-certified instructors
• Real-world externship placement to apply your skills
• Preparation for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCB)
• Career services support including resume writing and interview prep
• Supportive learning environment for adult learners
Start your journey toward a fulfilling, stable, and respected career in healthcare.
For eligibility requirements, please visit:
🔗 jvsnj.org/pharmacy-technician
To apply, please fill in the "Registration for Services" form:
🔗 jvsnj.org/registration-for-services
#JVSNJ #PharmacyTechnician #Training #WorkforceDevelopment #EastOrangeNJ
📢 APPLY NOW | Medical Assistant Certificate Program Starts September 8 | East Orange
Our new Medical Assistant Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in healthcare by providing the knowledge and practical skills needed to assist physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices.
TRAINING SCHEDULE & DETAILS:
• Program: Medical Assistant Certificate Program
• September 8—December 11, 2026
• Monday—Friday | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
• In-person at JVS NJ, 7 Glenwood Avenue, Lower Level, East Orange, NJ
• Cost: Training at no cost to you
Students learn essential medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control, patient communication, medical ethics, and healthcare laws.
The program combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experience to develop competency in both administrative and clinical responsibilities.
CLINICAL TRAINING INCLUDES:
Taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, administering medications (where permitted by law), collecting laboratory specimens, performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), phlebotomy, wound care, and assisting with minor medical procedures.
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING COVERS:
Appointment scheduling, medical records management, insurance billing and coding, electronic health records (EHR), and office operations.
Upon successful completion, graduates are prepared to seek employment in various healthcare environments and may be eligible to pursue national certification examinations, depending on the program and applicable state requirements.
Take the next step toward a career in the medical and healthcare field and open the door to new opportunities.
For program information and eligibility requirements, please visit:
🔗 jvsnj.org/medical-assistant
To apply, please fill in the "Registration for Services" form:
🔗 jvsnj.org/registration-for-services
#JVSNJ #MedicalAssistant #HealthcareCareers #JobSkills #WorkforceDevelopment
[JVS Corporate Training] Food Safety Culture & Internal Audit Workshop
Food safety expectations are changing. Regulators, customers, and certification bodies are looking beyond paperwork to culture—an approach increasingly reflected across regulated industries.
Our ‘Food Safety Culture & Internal Audit’ Workshop is designed to help food companies move from reactive compliance to consistent, prevention-focused execution, aligned with FSMA and FSSC 22000 expectations.
This practical class focuses on:
• What ‘Food Safety Culture’ really means today
• How internal audits become a true first line of defense
• Reducing repeat nonconformances and audit fatigue
• Turning findings into preventive action, not paperwork
• Building situational awareness and confidence to speak up about food safety concerns without blame
• Building accountability and consistency on the floor
The workshop also connects these concepts to real-world situations, inside and outside production areas, and how to respond appropriately and constructively when expectations aren’t met.
Classes are available in English and Spanish.
ℹ️ For more than 30 years, JVS NJ has been a statewide leader in providing customized Corporate Training, with programs supporting Food Safety and a wide range of training needs across industries.
To learn more about this course or our other operational excellence and compliance trainings across industries, please contact:
Dana Altman:
(862) 704-2265
daltman@jvsnj.org
jvsnj.org/incumbent-worker-training
#JVSNJ #CorporateTraining #WorkforceTraining #FoodSafety #NewJersey
JOIN US TODAY! Live Online JobSeekers Workshop: What`s in Your Control? Navigating the De-Personalized Job Search with Better Clarity, Strategy and Resilience
August 13 · 10:00–11:30 am EST
With guest speaker Gregg Russo
Free and open to the public; advance registration required.
For more information, and to register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pSYb-iRnSny_IZn9q04fVg#/registration
#JVSNJ #JobSeekersWorkshop #JobSearch #JobInterviews #JobApplications
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