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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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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.
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We hope you enjoy this special day.
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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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JVS celebrated our largest “graduating” class of Adult Basic Education students last week in East Orange. Each of the eight honorees successfully completed the program and passed their GED exams – a major milestone in their educational journeys.
In the past two years, we have had 22 students earn their GEDs through the JVS program. We hold a graduation ceremony twice a year to honor the hard work and determination of the students who have achieved their goal of earning the equivalent of a high school diploma in the previous six months. By completing the program, the students – hailing from several different countries, backgrounds, and experiences – are equipped to carve their own professional pathways and thrive.
As the new graduates received their diplomas, they were cheered on by their friends and families, as well as their fellow classmates still in the program.
“This journey has been filled with learning, growth, and perseverance, and I wouldn’t be here without the support of so many incredible people,” Mahamadou, a graduate remarked. “I want to thank JVS for creating such a meaningful and empowering environment for adult learners.”
The ABE program at JVS offers comprehensive preparation for the GED exam. To learn more about the program and to apply, please visit: https://jvsnj.org/registration-for-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!
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Let the celebration begin at the JVS Taste & Toast 2025 gala this evening!
This year’s Taste & Toast 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. Your support makes a difference!
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 about the event: https://jvsnj.org/taste-toast-2025
We look forward to celebrating with everyone this evening!
Questions? Please contact Jane Eliasof at jeliasof@jvsnj.org or (862) 704 2295.
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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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