APPLY NOW | Certified Pharmacy Technician Training Program | Classes start June 2

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding new career path?

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our popular Certified Pharmacy Technician training program.

This comprehensive course combines in-depth classroom instruction with a hands-on externship at a local pharmacy or healthcare institution. You`ll also receive valuable life and career skills training to help you succeed in your new career.

TRAINING DETAILS:

• Location: JVS offices at 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ

• Start Date: Monday, June 2, 2025

• Duration: 10 weeks

- Schedule: Monday—Friday, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
- Classroom Instruction: 125 hours
- Externship: 100 hours
- Life Skills and Career Services: 20 hours

CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Pharmacy calculations
• Top 200 drugs
• Inventory control
• Medical terminology
• Interpreting prescriptions
• Drug compounding

To learn more about program requirements and to apply, please visit our website at: https://jvsnj.org/pharmacy-technician

Classes start soon, so apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling new career!

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We asked. You answered! When the Federal government stopped funding our Citizenship classes for Legal Permanent Residents, we reached out to the public to help us raise money to continue the program. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to fund three additional 7 to 10-week classes, which will help up to 60 people become new Americans. A class at the Morristown and Morris Township Library just began last week. Thank you for your support of this important work!

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We are pleased to announce that @walgreens will be one of this year`s honorees at the JVS Taste & Toast gala.

A valued employer partner, Walgreens provides externship sites for our Certified Pharmacy Technician program and real-life experiences for our students.

You can find JVS graduates working as Pharmacy Technicians in Walgreens stores throughout northern New Jersey.

TASTE & TOAST 2025 EVENT DETAILS:

• Thursday, May 29, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Crestmont Country Club, West Orange, NJ

For more information, please visit: https://jvsnj.org/taste-toast-2025

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ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE | JVS Taste & Toast 2025 is just around the corner. Join the celebration!

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

Limited tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available for this year’s Taste & Toast gala featuring Jim Abbott, a former professional baseball pitcher for the Major Leagues, who overcame tremendous odds to achieve his dream.

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

We are also pleased to celebrate former JVS clients, their employers, and others who have made employment dreams come true.

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

Join the celebration!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

To RSVP to attend, become a Sponsor*, and for more information, please visit: https://jvsnj.org/taste-toast-2025

*Subject to availability, the Legendary, Transformational, and Catalyst Sponsorship options include tickets to an exclusive pre-event Meet & Greet with Jim Abbott at 4:30 pm.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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

#JVSofMetroWest #Fundraising #NonProfit #SpecialEvent #Community

We are pleased to share a recent post by the @njbankers celebrating National Volunteer Week.

Their post highlights the partnership between one of its members @valleybank, and JVS of MetroWest. It also underscores the hours donated during last year’s Week of Service by Valley Bank’s VIP interns, managers, and mentors.

Valley Bank is both a true partner and a leader within the community, for which we are grateful.

📷 Pictured: Michael Andreas, JVS Chief Executive Officer, and Hetal Narciso, JVS Chief Operating Officer, with Valley Bank’s 2024 Week of Service participants.

#REPOST … NJBankers members have a tremendous impact on the communities in which they live and work. Local bank employees donate thousands of volunteer hours each year to a multitude of causes across the state as part of their commitment to social responsibility. Our next #NationalVolunteerWeek highlight is Valley Bank.

Valley Bank has partnered with JVS of MetroWest for many years providing financial education and ongoing engagement. In addition, CEO Ira Robbins has served on JVS’ Board of Trustees for many years, and Valley associates actively volunteer their time to support JVS’ programs each year.

JVS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve independence and employment through various programs and services. They offer vocational training, education, and career services across five main areas: disability services, education and literacy, refugee services, workforce development and career services. JVS aims to empower individuals by equipping them with the skills and resources needed to achieve their career goals and improve their quality of life.

Valley Bank’s VIP interns, their managers, and mentors, participated in the 2024 Week of Service – a series of community volunteer engagements hosted in conjunction with community partners across Valley’s footprint. In New Jersey, 87 employees and summer interns dedicated 295 volunteer hours to support JVS of MetroWest. The volunteers participated in various activities, including assembly and warehouse tasks, conducting mock interviews, and researching emerging market sectors to aid JVS`s strategic planning.

Taste & Toast 2025 | Challenge Accepted!

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

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for this year`s Taste & Toast gala featuring Jim Abbott, a former professional baseball pitcher for the Major Leagues, who overcame tremendous odds to achieve his dream.

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

We are also pleased to celebrate former JVS clients, their employers, and others who have made employment dreams come true.

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

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

To RSVP to attend, become a Sponsor*, place an Ad, and for more information, please visit: jvsnj.org/taste-toast-2025

*The Legendary, Transformational, and Catalyst Sponsorship options include tickets to an exclusive pre-event Meet & Greet with Jim Abbott at 4:30 pm.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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

#JVSofMetroWest #Fundraising #NonProfit #SpecialEvent #Community

We are pleased to announce that Neil Greenstein, former owner of ShopRite Brookdale and Newark, will be one of this year`s honorees at the JVS Taste & Toast gala.

Helping others is a lifelong commitment for Neil. A third-generation grocer, Neil carried on the family tradition and prioritized creating opportunities for everyone in the community, regardless of ability.

During his tenure as owner of ShopRiteNewark and ShopRite Brookdale, the stores hired more than 40 individuals with disabilities through JVS.

TASTE & TOAST 2025 EVENT DETAILS:

• Thursday, May 29, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Crestmont Country Club, West Orange, NJ

For more information, please visit: https://jvsnj.org/taste-toast-2025

#JVSofMetroWest #NonProfit #DisabilityServices #WorkforceDevelopment #NJJobs #Community

JVS Virtual JobSeekers Programs | Free and open to the public

These days, no matter what the unemployment rate may be, it seems finding a job you love can be challenging. The competition is stiff. The selection process is arduous. Much of the initial screening is conducted by computers programmed with algorithms designed to arbitrarily weed out prospective candidates, regardless of their qualifications.

So, how do you compete?

JVS JobSeekers Virtual Workshops are available to help you acquire the skills to succeed in your job search.

You can watch them live, or on our YouTube channel, where we have many recorded programs on finding a job. Topics range from working with LinkedIn and “selling” yourself in an interview to conducting informational interviews, managing your references, and more. Programs are added monthly.

Recent workshop topics include:

• The Influential Communicator
• Acing the Interview
• Marketing Yourself to Your Next Career Opportunity
• Elements of a Winning Interview
• How to Handle Ghosting in Your Job Search
• Get Your Resume Seen – Beat the ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

To view our upcoming JobSeekers programs and access our JobSeekers video archives, please visit: jvsnj.org/career-services

You can also sign up for our JobSeekers mailing list to receive program notifications: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/uaVUCrC

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