Every year, more than 4,000 people turn to
Jewish Vocational Service for help.
“At JVS, our goal is twofold: to help people find employment that leads to career paths, self-sufficiency, and improved quality of life, and to help our employer partners find qualified workers ready to work on day one. We do this by breaking down barriers to employment related to age, ability, immigrant status, education, language, or job skills training.” —Michael Andreas, CEO
Our mission is founded on the Jewish teaching that helping people help themselves is the highest form of tzedakah, or social justice. Moreover, our vision of creating a world where everyone is empowered to fulfill their own potential, regardless of the challenges they face, compels us to reach out to “the others” among us—those whom society often ignores.
JVS provides vital services that help improve the employability, increase the self-sufficiency, and enhance the quality-of-life of thousands of individuals and families throughout Northeastern New Jersey.
From our Adult Basic Education Instructor Tonia Hobbs on National GED Day:
“It has been my extreme pleasure to teach at JVS alongside my colleagues, Bob Levin (Math Tutor) and Eli Jacobs (Science). As a team, we have collectively prepared our students to earn their high school equivalency diploma. We are so proud of their courage, determination, and discipline to accomplish their personal goals! They are lifelong learners who continue to pursue their dreams of greatness every day! Thank you for being positive role models and leaders to your family and community. Today, we celebrate and honor the JVS students from the Class of 2023 and Class of 2024!!!”
We are grateful every day for our instructors and for the students who put in the hard work to achieve their goals!
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[Job-Seekers Workshops] Twice a month, the JVS Career Services department presents free Job-Seekers Workshops that give you the opportunity to receive support, make valuable connections, and hone your networking skills.
We invite subject matter experts from across the community to share their knowledge and experience via interactive, hands-on presentations.
Our guest speakers provide valuable advice on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, recruiting, emerging jobs, using LinkedIn, and more.
Each online workshop lasts approximately 90 minutes, and attendance currently averages more than 50 participants.
For more information and a link to view our library of previous Job-Seekers programs, please visit: jvsnj.org/career-services
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JVS Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing (DHOH) Services department provides assessment and employment services to individuals who have a mild to profound functional hearing loss.
JVS of MetroWest Vocational Rehabilitation specialists who have American Sign Language (ASL) skills also provide one-on-one job coaching as needed to help program participants secure and maintain long-term employment.
Take the next step: select APPLY FOR OUR SERVICES at: www.jvsnj.org
Contact Information
Email: Hetal Narciso at hnarciso@jvsnj.org
Phone: (862) 704-2273
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APPLY NOW | English as a Second Language (ESL) classes | Fall Session: October – December | East Orange, NJ
The JVS Education & Literacy department offers three levels of instruction for English language learners—Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
The highly interactive, practical program provides 12 hours of weekly instruction for a total of 120 class hours. Instructor-led classes are supplemented by individualized tutoring.
Each course focuses on building the following skills necessary for daily living and work:
• Basic conversation
• Completing forms
• Job-readiness
• Writing sentences
• Number sense
Class level is determined after an English assessment given during the enrollment process.
TO REGISTER
Our next English as a Second Language program runs from October to December 2024. There is no cost to attend.
Complete our registration form at: jvsnj.org/registration-for-services
Or, call (862) 704-2252, or email adultschool@jvsnj.org.
Please have your Social Security card and additional forms of identification (Green Card, Passport, Employment Authorization, I-94) available when you call.
To learn more about the program, please visit: jvsnj.org/education-literacy/#esl
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APPLY NOW | Adult Basic Education classes | Fall Session: October – December | East Orange, NJ
The JVS Education & Literacy department provides adult participants with 16 hours per week of instructor-led classes in the core skills of reading, writing and math.
Our Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes enable students to strengthen their skills in preparation for the High School Equivalency exam (HSE, formerly GED) and raise their Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System scores to be eligible for training programs and employment opportunities.
• ABE classes are in-person at our East Orange, NJ location, and run from October to December 2024.
• There is no cost to attend, but registration and placement testing is by appointment only.
• To schedule your placement appointment, please email adultschool@jvsnj.org.
To learn more about the Adult Basic Education program, please visit: jvsnj.org/education-literacy/#abe
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Today, we celebrate Labor Day, honoring the American labor movement and the invaluable contributions of our workforce.
At JVS, our mission is to help people find employment that leads to career paths, self-sufficiency, and an improved quality of life. We break down barriers to employment related to age, ability, immigrant status, education, language, or job skills training.
We wish everyone a Happy Labor Day holiday weekend!
—JVS of MetroWest
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Yesterday in East Orange, 13 graduates of JVS’s Home Health Aide training program received their diplomas and were celebrated for their accomplishments. The program prepares graduates to obtain certification in this high-demand field.
“I was born in Georgetown, Guyana, and migrated to the U.S. at age 7 with my two siblings and mom,” Stacy, a graduate said. “I’m glad that JVS brought me and my classmates into this program by giving us the opportunity to show how much we care for people.”
To learn more about the program and to apply, please visit: https://jvsnj.org/home-health-aide/
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