JVS of MetroWest

Transition and Recreation Fair - The Phoenix Center
2025-03-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Phoenix Center, 16 Monsignor Owens Place, Nutley, New Jersey, 07110
Transition and Recreation Fair
hosted by The Phoenix Center
March 21, 2025, 11:00am – 1:00pm
JVS’s Disability Services department will be tabling at The Phoenix Center’s Transition and Recreation Fair on March 21. The fair invites parents, caregivers, district case managers, child study teams — anyone working or living with students ages 5-21 that will at some point need transition services in preparation for life beyond the classroom — to learn about options in the local community.
| Where: The Phoenix Center Gymnasium (https://www.thephoenixcenternj.org/) | 16 Monsignor Owens Place | Nutley, NJ 07110 |

JobSeekers: Acing the Interview
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking
with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speaker
Robin Amster
“Tell me a time when you…”. Sound familiar? Behavioral interview questions can often catch you off guard when you aren’t prepared with your example or your story to share with the person interviewing you.
In this interactive workshop, Robin Amster will share tangible tips on how to prepare for these questions for your next interview BEFORE the interview.
In the first part of this workshop you will learn about behavioral interviewing and prepare responses to commonly asked questions. The second part will feature ROLE PLAYS (we said it would be interactive!) that will enable you to bring more confidence to your interviews going forward.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.
Robin Amster is Director of Operational Development Analysis with Express Employment Professionals, a privately held, franchised based international staffing service. With 25+ years in the staffing industry, Robin has worked with businesses of all sizes and various levels of management. She has managed teams, having hired hundreds of people over the years, and currently serves as a business coach for Express franchises in New Jersey. She is native to New Jersey with a BA from Brandeis University and an MBA with a concentration in HR and Organizational Development from Rutgers University.

Pharm Tech Training for SNAP Recipients - Classes Begin
2025-02-24 09:00 - 14:30 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
An exciting opportunity for SNAP recipients – JVS’s Pharmacy Technician Training and Placement program, a great chance for eligible individuals to gain valuable skills and secure employment in a growing field.
APPLY NOW | Certified Pharmacy Technician Training Classes for SNAP Recipients | Beginning February 24, 2025 | Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm | 7 Glenwood Avenue, Lower Level, East Orange, NJ 07017
Prepare to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician with classroom instruction and a hands-on externship at a local pharmacy or healthcare institution. The training also includes life and career skills that will help you succeed in your new career.
Class topics:

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

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the U.S.
Pass a background check and drug screening
High School Diploma/GED
Pass reading and math assessments

Space is limited, so please register for your spot as soon as possible.
Please click here to register.
For more details, please reach out to:
Shannon Davis
Phone: 862.704.2249
Email: sdavis@jvsnj.org
Leilani Lendof
Phone: 862.704.2275
Email: llendof@jvsnj.org

JCC Special Needs Resource Fair
2025-02-23 09:00 - 14:00 | JCC of Central NJ, 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, United States
5th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair
hosted by JCC of Central NJ
February 23, 2025, 9:00am – 2:00pm
JCC of Central NJ is planning to welcome 65+ agencies and many hundreds of families and caregivers from across the state. JVS will be tabling at the event.
| Where: JCC of Central NJ (jccnj.org) | 1391 Martine Avenue | Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 |
| To register and learn more, please click here. |

JobSeekers: Marketing Yourself to Your Next Career Opportunity
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking
with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speaker
Marty Gilbert
Marty Gilbert is the Founder and CEO of the NorthShore Executive Networking Group (NSENG at www.nsenginc.com), the largest job search organization in the US. The group is comprised of over 11,000 members, with more than 1 member landing a new job each day. Over the past 14 years Marty’s job search coaching, networking meetings, webinars and workshops have helped over 3,000 professionals to land new career opportunities. Additionally, his trademarked “What the Hell Approach to Job Search”® has gained significant notoriety as a unique methodology that enables individuals to accelerate their engagement with target companies and key influencers. Marty also is a frequent job search speaker at large university alumni groups including Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Howard, NYU, Chicago, Michigan and several others.
Marty also spent 18 years with Motorola, where he held several marketing, sales and general management roles. He served as Chief Operating Officer for STATS Inc, the nation’s leading sports data company that was also the driving force behind the book and movie, Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt. Marty’s career is highlighted by over 25 years of international experience that included an expatriate assignment in Tokyo with Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest advertising agency, where his writing regularly appeared in Time, Newsweek, Business Week and Fortune magazines.

JobSeekers: Elements of a Winning Interview
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
Are you feeling unsure about your interviewing skills? Have you been interviewing, but not getting to that second round of interviews? If so, this webinar is for you. In this webinar, Deb Krawiec will deconstruct all the elements of an interview and eliminate the mystery. She will take a deep dive into how to formulate and deliver responses to commonly asked questions to help you build confidence with the Hiring Manager that you are the right candidate for the role. You will leave this webinar with the knowledge and understanding of how to prepare for an interview and how to answer those tough interview questions. There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking
with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speaker
Deb Krawiec
Deborah (Deb) Krawiec, National Certified Counselor (NCC), is the founder of Arrow Career Consulting, LLC and is an insightful Career Consultant and Counselor. She has worked with all levels of employees and brings to her consulting sessions not only a knowledge of job search strategies, but an understanding of the business world.
Deb has worked in the field of Outplacement for over twenty years, working for two of the top firms, Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) and Randstad RiseSmart. Deb is skilled at, and passionate about helping clients manage through the experience of job loss, while guiding the job seeker through the journey to find their next career and/or job opportunity.
To connect with Deb, visit www.arrowcareerconsulting.com

Citizenship Exam Prep Classes Begin in January
2025-01-25 09:30 - 13:30 | Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
Winter classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | Citizenship Exam Preparation Classes | Winter Session: January — March | The Newark Public Library, Main Branch — 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ
Our Citizenship Exam Prep classes take place in-person at the Newark Public Library on Saturdays from 9:30am to 1:30 pm. This 10-week session runs from January 25 to March 29.
If you are a Legal Permanent Resident (have your Green Card), we can help you prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam. Our free Citizenship Exam Preparation classes give students the chance to practice the 100 civics questions and participate in mock interviews.
Class topics include English instruction, American history, Civics, and the N400 application.

Citizenship Exam Prep classes are in-person at the Newark Public Library and run from January to March 2025.
There is no cost to attend, but you must have a Green Card to enroll.
To enroll, please visit: Citizenship Exam Preparation Class – LibCal – Newark Public Library.

Requirements:

A Green Card is required to enroll.

To learn more about our Citizenship Exam Prep classes, please visit: Citizenship Classes – JVS of MetroWest.

JobSeekers: How to Handle Ghosting During Your Job Search
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
The job search can be a very frustrating experience, especially when you believe you’re making progress with a terrific prospect, but then, suddenly, things go silent. No phone call, no email, nothing. You have been ghosted.
What should you do? Are you still in the running? Did you do something wrong? Did they lose interest in you? Are they negotiating with another candidate?
Herein lies the issue of being “ghosted” by a potential employer. Statistics indicate that 75% of job applicants say they were ghosted after a positive interview.
It is insensitive. It is unprofessional. It is disappointing. Many job searchers, including those who have completed multiple rounds of interviews, are experiencing this issue.
During this webinar, NSENG Founder/CEO Marty Gilbert will provide you with some insight into specific actions you can take to combat ghosting. Here are some of the subjects he will discuss.

Why ghosting happens
How to reduce your chance of being ghosted
What to do if you suspect you’ve been ghosted

There will be 20 minutes of open networking
with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speaker
Marty Gilbert
Marty Gilbert is the Founder and CEO of the NorthShore Executive Networking Group (NSENG at www.nsenginc.com), the largest job search organization in the US. The group is comprised of over 11,000 members, with more than 1 member landing a new job each day. Over the past 14 years Marty’s job search coaching, networking meetings, webinars and workshops have helped over 3,000 professionals to land new career opportunities. Additionally, his trademarked “What the Hell Approach to Job Search”® has gained significant notoriety as a unique methodology that enables individuals to accelerate their engagement with target companies and key influencers. Marty also is a frequent job search speaker at large university alumni groups including Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Howard, NYU, Chicago, Michigan and several others.
Marty also spent 18 years with Motorola, where he held several marketing, sales and general management roles. He served as Chief Operating Officer for STATS Inc, the nation’s leading sports data company that was also the driving force behind the book and movie, Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt. Marty’s career is highlighted by over 25 years of international experience that included an expatriate assignment in Tokyo with Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest advertising agency, where his writing regularly appeared in Time, Newsweek, Business Week and Fortune magazines.

ESL Pharm Tech Classes Begin
2025-01-13 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Winter classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | ESL Pharmacy Technician Classes | Winter Session: January — March | East Orange, NJ
This Certified Pharmacy Technician program is specially designed for English language learners with an intermediate level of English. It begins with intensive English instruction (ESL) focusing on customer service in the pharmacy setting and pharmacy vocabulary, followed by the Pharmacy Technician training.
Class topics:

Custmer service language for the ESOL student
Pharmacy/medical language for the ESOL student
Pharmacy calculations
Top 200 drugs
Inventory control
Medical terminology
Interpreting prescriptions
Drug compounding
Job readiness and career services

Training details:

Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange
9:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday
ESL instruction
125 hours of classroom instruction
100 hours of externship
20 hours of Life Skills and Career Services

Requirements:

18 years of age
Authorized to work in the US
Intermediate level English
High school diploma or GED
Must pass background check and drug screen
Pass reading, math, and computer skills assessment

To learn more about the Certified Home Health Aide program, please visit: ESL + Pharmacy Technician – JVS of MetroWest.

Home Health Aide Classes Begin
2025-01-13 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Winter classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | Certified Home Health Aide Classes | Winter Session: January — March | East Orange, NJ
Learn to provide health care services and personal care to patients in their homes in this training program. Students earn licensing and certification in this field.
This profession has a huge demand as people who become ill, have a disability, and advance in age need help if they want to remain in their homes. A career as a home health aide professional is impactful. You will help improve the patient’s overall quality of life and enable them to live more comfortably.

HHA classes are in-person at our East Orange, NJ location, and run from January to March 2025.
There is no cost to attend, but registration and placement testing is by appointment only.
To schedule your placement appointment, please register here: Registration for Services – JVS of MetroWest.

Class topics include:

How to use medical equipment and mechanical lifts
Basic nutrition
Checking vital signs
Dressing wounds
Maintaining patient care records
Helping with physical therapies
Personal hygiene standards
Collecting routine specimens
Assisting with personal activities, domestic, and household tasks
Transporting and/or accompanying patients

Training Details:

Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange
60 hours of classroom instruction
16 hours of clinical/lab training
20 hours of Life Skills and Career Services

Requirements:

18 years or older and out of school
Authorized to work in the US
Must pass a background check and drug screen
8th grade reading level

To learn more about the Certified Home Health Aide program, please visit: Home Health Aide – JVS of MetroWest.

ABE Classes Begin
2025-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Winter classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | Adult Basic Education Classes | Winter Session: January — March | East Orange, NJ
This JVS course provides adult participants with 16 hours per week of instructor-led classes in the core skills of reading, writing, and math to prepare for the GED.
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 January to March 2025.
There is no cost to attend, but registration and placement testing is by appointment only.
To schedule your placement appointment, please register here: Registration for Services – JVS of MetroWest.

Requirements:

17 years or older and out of school

To learn more about the Adult Basic Education program, please visit: Adult Basic Education – JVS of MetroWest.

ESOL Classes Begin
2025-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Winter classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes | Winter Session: January — March | East Orange, NJ
The JVS Education & Literacy department offers three levels of instruction for English language learners — Beginners, 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 is given during the enrollment process.
TO REGISTER
Our next English for Speakers of Other Languages program runs from January to March 2025. There is no cost to attend.
Complete our registration form: Registration for Services – JVS of MetroWest.
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: English as a Second Language – JVS of MetroWest.

Home Health Aide Classes Begin
2025-01-06 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Winter classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | Certified Home Health Aide Classes | Winter Session: January — March
Learn to provide health care services and personal care to patients in their homes in this training program. Students earn licensing and certification in this field.
This profession has a huge demand as people who become ill, have a disability, and advance in age need help if they want to remain in their homes. A career as a home health aide professional is impactful. You will help improve the patient’s overall quality of life and enable them to live more comfortably.
Class topics:

How to use medical equipment and mechanical lifts
Basic nutrition
Checking vital signs
Dressing wounds
Maintaining patient care records
Helping with physical therapies
Personal hygiene standards
Collecting routine specimens
Assisting with personal activities, domestic and household tasks
Transporting and/or accompanying patients
Providing companionship and emotional support

Training details:

60 hours of classroom instruction
16 hours of clinical/lab training
20 hours of Life Skills and Career Services

Requirements:

18 years of age
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Must pass a background check and drug screen
8th grade reading level

To apply, please click here.

Holiday Party -- Disability Services
2024-12-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Montclair, 83 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042, United States
Holiday Party for Disability Services Clients in Montclair
On December 17, JVS’s Disability Services department will host a holiday party for clients. A catered lunch and dance floor will be sure to get everyone into the festive spirit.

JobSeekers: Cultivating Networking Habits
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
Ready to invest in yourself by creating social wealth?
Join Rachel Rozen, founder of Connection Catalyst and networking expert, who will walk us through her “How to Cultivate Strategic Networking Habits.”
Revitalize your network with Rachel’s three I’s technique, and boost your career trajectory by making networking habitual, enriching your social capital reserves.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speaker
Rachel Rozen
Rachel is a Professional Speaker and Workshop Facilitator Transforming Networking from “Icky” to “Sticky”.
After transforming her own career through over 300 conversations in 1 year, Rachel realized that many otherwise successful professionals are holding themselves back due to poor networking skills. She now dedicates herself to helping others develop the right habits to create genuine, lasting connections and propel their professional and personal advancement.

Refugee Parent Workshop: Reflect, Reset, Regain
2024-11-25 13:00 - 14:00 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Mid-Year: Reflect, Reset, Regain
The “mid-year slump” is a familiar feeling to all. For school-age children, this may result in a lack of motivation or interest in completing work. Children and parents new to the country may experience further difficulties as they are not completely familiar with the U.S. school system.
JVS’s Refugee department will host a workshop for refugee parents on November 25th, focused on strategies for overcoming the mid-year slump. Topics will include understanding report cards, following up with teachers, re-engaging children in learning, and planning for the rest of the school year.
For more information and to register for the workshop, please contact Carmel Rigueur at crigueur@jvsnj.org or 862-704-2271.

GED Graduation Ceremony
2024-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Celebrating our Graduates
On November 21st, recent graduates of JVS’s Adult Basic Education training program who have passed their GED exams will be celebrated in East Orange. Passing the HSE (High School Equivalency Exam, formerly known as GED) opens doors to career opportunities and independence. For these graduates, it means new horizons.
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This JVS course provides adult participants with 16 hours per week of instructor-led classes in the core skills of reading, writing, and math to prepare for the GED.
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 January to March 2025.
There is no cost to attend, but registration and placement testing is by appointment only.
To schedule your placement appointment, please register here: Registration for Services – JVS of MetroWest.

Requirements:

17 years or older and out of school

To learn more about the Adult Basic Education program, please visit: Adult Basic Education – JVS of MetroWest.

JobSeekers: How to Turn Interviews Into Job Offers
2024-11-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
Do you consistently turn interviews into engaging conversations that get you the offer? Or do you often come close but miss the final prize?
Join us on Thursday, November 21 for an interactive skill-building workshop as Job Search Strategist John Hadley:
Helps you construct effective responses to difficult questions.
Increases your awareness about what to watch for and how to react to it.
Enhances your interview skills, leading to job offers.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speaker
John Hadley
John Hadley helps job seekers who are frustrated with their search.
After graduating from Stanford University, John worked in the financial services industry for 25 years, in roles ranging from Product Manager to Chief Actuary. He then opened a successful consulting practice which generated over $2.5 million in revenues. Two decades ago, he started his Career Search Counseling business and has helped hundreds of professionals land the job and pay they deserve.
John is a popular speaker and author on career and career search topics. In addition to editing and writing for the leadership and development magazine The Stepping Stone, John publishes his own Career Tips Email newsletter, bringing over 9,000 subscribers expert advice on marketing yourself for a career search. Find out more on his website, www.JHACareers.com.

JobSeekers: Managing Your Finances During a Job Transition
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
Losing a job can be extremely stressful and worrying about money is a big part of this stress.
However, there are ways you can take control of your finances and manage your budget, even during long periods of unemployment.
This webinar with Gerard Raho of Edward Jones Investments is designed to help you make informed financial decisions during a time of a job transition and throughout your lifetime.
The webinar will include:
1. Important financial elements to consider during a job transition.
2. Managing cash and liquidity needs.
3. Establishment of financial goals and priorities.
4. Some typical investing mistakes to avoid.
5. Overlooked job search strategies and ideas to help reduce the stress of the job search.
Note: JVS does not provide legal, tax or financial planning advice. There will be time for your general questions at the end of the program.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speaker
Gerard Raho
Gerard Raho is a financial professional with 20+ years of experience in financial markets. A large focus of his practice is working with people in job transition and finding solutions to the unique challenges they face.
Previous to Edward Jones Investments Gerard ran a trading desk for JP Morgan and had his own NYSE floor brokerage firm with 3 partners. Gerard earned an MBA from Duke University and a BA in economics from Syracuse and he runs a job networking group for Duke University alumni. When not spending time with his family a big passion of Gerard’s is surfing.

JobSeekers: How to Fight Ageism in Your Job Search
2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
If you are over fifty you will no doubt experience some ageism during your job search. There are strategies that you can implement to help your candidacy.
Join Executive Coach and Career Transition expert Charlotte Lee as she discusses how to present yourself as current and confident in interviews, networking events, presentations and negotiations.
What you say and how you come across is just as important as the technical skills you bring to the table.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speaker
Charlotte A. Lee
Charlotte A. Lee, an Executive Coach and the Founder of Lee Work Wise, LLC (www.leeworkwise.net) coaches executives regarding branding, career strategy and executive presence. Prior to founding her own firm in 2022, she was the Managing Consultant, SVP and ICEO Advisor with LHH, the world’s largest outplacement firm with more than 500,000 clients each year. Charlotte ran the New York and Connecticut offices.
Prior to LHH, Ms. Lee worked as a management consultant specializing in strategic planning, organizational development and marketing, and as an investment banker.
Ms. Lee is the author of “Bring a Dead Mouse: The Secret to Finding Your Perfect Job,” which has garnered five stars on Amazon as well as a children’s book, “Where Are You Moon?”

JobSeekers: Strengthen Your Story Telling in Interviews
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
Having a top-notch resume is not the only requirement you’ll need to land THAT interview you’re dying to get.
In today’s evolving marketplace, how you present your career qualifications and brand narrative during an interview is crucial. This session will equip you with the best practices to excel in interviews and position yourself for success.
In this presentation, you’ll learn:

The role of behavioral interviewing: Discover how hiring managers and recruiters use behavioral interviewing, which is based on the concept that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance.
Identifying key soft skills: Learn how to pinpoint the soft skills and experiences essential for the role you’re applying for and how to incorporate them into your responses.

We’ll also cover:

The STAR Technique: Master this four-step method for effectively answering questions about past work experiences.
Crafting better answers: Explore better ways to respond to the most common interview questions.
Asking Questions with Impact: Learn how to make the most of your opportunity to ask questions, with a new, impactful twist.

Remember – Facts Tell but Stories Sell
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speaker
Gail Tilstra
Gail Tilstra enjoyed a career as an accomplished human resources professional in the banking industry. After transitioning from banking, Gail became an instructor for the Financial Leaders Institute, where she shares her extensive expertise with banking professionals. She is responsible for creating and facilitating programs focused on leadership development, performance management, team building, behavioral interviewing, and onboarding.
In addition, Gail volunteers as an instructor for Dress for Success and Renew Life, where she facilitates workshops on resume development, interviewing skills, and change management strategies.
Gail is the President of her own human resources consulting firm, Strategic HR Partners. Her firm specializes in assisting clients with effective hiring, onboarding, performance assessments, retention strategies, and leadership and management development.

Certified Home Health Aide Program
2024-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Start a career as a healthcare provider. This Certified Home Health Aide program prepares you healthcare services and personal care to patients at their homes. This class is free and open to SNAP recipients. Upon completion of the class and approval by the NJ Board of Nursing, you will receive your license and certification after which you can be employed by a home health care provider or private family. This 5-week program takes place in our East Orange location, Mondays through Thursdays, 10 am to 3 pm.
Learn more and apply.

Adult Basic Education
2024-10-07 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Prepare for the GED exam! JVS provides adults with 16 hours per week of instructor-led free classes in the core skills of Reading, Writing and Math. Our 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 (CASAS) scores to be eligible for training programs and employment opportunities.
ABE classes are in-person at our East Orange location in the afternoon. There is no cost to attend. Registration and placement testing is by appointment only. To schedule your placement appointment, please email adultschool@jvsnj.org.

Funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

English as a Second Language
2024-10-07 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Free classes are forming for the upcoming semester of JVS’s English as a Second Language Class. Classes are held during the day in our East Orange location. JVS offers three levels of instruction for English language learners. 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. Please note: This class has a waiting list. Please send a note to adultschool@jvsnj.org if you would like to add your name to the list.
Funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Pharmacy Technician Program
2024-09-30 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
This comprehensive program teaches you what you need to know to begin a career as a pharmacy technician, including the two 200 medications, pharmacy calculations, drug interactions, and customer service. It includes classroom instruction, hands-on externship, assistance with job placement, and career and life skills to help you succeed. This class is free and open to SNAP recipients. The program takes place Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 2:30 pm in our East Orange location.
Learn more and apply.

Take Control of Your Job Search
2024-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your job search? Not sure what to do next and having difficulty staying motivated?
One of the most effective methods to overcome these feelings is to get organized, stop over-thinking and procrastinating, and start doing.
In this webinar Paul Cecala will discuss the various strategies to a successful job search with an emphasis on utilizing a series of worksheets to help you take control of your job search.
Paul will discuss a series of milestones to accomplish in a job search and practical worksheets that guide the job seeker through the process of securing a job.
Topics will include:

Work search preparation phase
Branding materials
Active work search and interview phase

There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speakers
Paul Cecala
Paul Cecala is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator, work search author, and founder of Cecala Career Consultants, LLC. Since 1999 he has assisted over 4000 job seekers ranging from C-Suite executives to college students.
He specializes in creating job search project plans and is recognized for his empathetic listening skills. He has been praised for networking skills, interview techniques, and resume writing expertise.
He facilitates several job seeker networking groups and has led career development programs at colleges and government workforce centers.
Paul has his BS in Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. He is the author of the book “Take Control of Your Job Search: A Workbook of All the Tools Needed for a Successful Job Hunt”, and numerous articles on career coaching in a variety of publications. He lives in Morris County, NJ, with his family.
www.cecalacareer.com

Everything to Know About Job References
2024-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
References are an integral part of the job search process. You should always plan ahead of time and not wait to the last minute when you are about to receive a job offer.
In this webinar, guest speaker Ruth Robbins will discuss the following topics:
• How to select your references
• Contacting references (particularly if you haven’t spoken in a while)
• How to maintain connections with references
• LinkedIn recommendations
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speakers
Ruth Robbins
Ruth Robbins, MBA is an experienced Career Coach and Group Facilitator affiliated with two outplacement companies (Positions, Inc. and The White Hawk Group) and her own 20 + year private practice, where she coaches and empowers individuals to make transformative career changes and navigate successful job transitions.
Ruth presents regularly to audiences at industry and professional associations, public venues and other organizations on job search and career management topics. She was a per-diem coach at Columbia University Graduate School of Business in their Core Leadership and Social Intelligence Program for five years. Ruth holds an MBTI Certified Adult Career Planning and Development Certification from NYU and MBA in Marketing from Fordham University.

JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Ace the Most Common Interview Questions
2024-08-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
Conquer Your Next Interview: Master the Most Common Interview Questions!
Feeling lost in a sea of interview questions? This webinar dives into the most common questions you’ll encounter at every interview stage: introduction, core, and closing.
Learn powerful answering techniques with clear do’s and don’ts, plus sample responses to help you write your own. At the end of this webinar, you’ll be equipped to formulate confident and compelling answers, leaving you feeling prepared and stress-free for your next interview!
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speakers
Kathy Vincelette
Kathy Vincelette has served as the Employment Specialist at The Women’s Center at County College of Morris for the past seven years, helping individuals to successfully transition back into the workforce after an absence. She assists job seekers with acquiring the tools and knowledge they need to obtain employment including: resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, job search strategies and interviewing skills. With a background in Human Resources and Executive Search, Kathy holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a Certified Professional Resume Writer.

JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Informational Interviewing — Your Path to Job Search Success
2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.
Everyone says I should be doing more informational interviewing, but what exactly is this and how do I get started? And why is it so important?
In this webinar, Deb Krawiec will delve into the art of the informational interview. Deb will share valuable information on how to engage and establish networking connections.
If you have been hesitant in reaching out to individuals you know, or may want to get to know, this is the webinar for you! You will learn how to re-establish former connections and build new connections. This dynamic webinar will also include a wide variety of sample scripts to help build your confidence.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Guest Speakers
Deborah (Deb) Krawiec
Deborah (Deb) Krawiec, National Certified Counselor (NCC), is the founder of Arrow Career Consulting, LLC and is an insightful Career Consultant and Counselor. She has worked with all levels of employees and brings to her consulting sessions not only a knowledge of job search strategies, but an understanding of the business world.
Deb has worked in the field of Outplacement for over twenty years, working for two of the top firms, Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) and Randstad RiseSmart. Deb is skilled at, and passionate about helping clients manage through the experience of job loss, while guiding the job seeker through the journey to find their next career and/or job opportunity.
To connect with Deb, visit www.arrowcareerconsulting.com
