JVS of MetroWest

JobSeekers: Ask the Expert: LinkedIn Guru
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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
Jeff Young
How do you leverage LinkedIn for maximum results? What are the latest features and how are they used?
In this webinar, LinkedIn expert Jeff Young will answer these questions and many more.
You will have the opportunity to ask “how-to” questions and see behind the scenes of LinkedIn to obtain a better understanding of its functionality.
You will learn how to move beyond just collecting contacts, how to use LinkedIn to build your network and search for a job.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.
Jeff Young is a former Director and Account Manager with Intellinex, an eLearning venture of Ernst & Young, LLP. He has helped manage and mentor thousands of people in many different organizations. Since his retirement from OCLC, where he worked as an Enterprise Project Manager, Jeff has been volunteering for and helping manage several local non-profit organizations.
Jeff’s focus has been devoting his time to being a Professional Networker/LinkedIn Guru and teaching networking and LinkedIn skills and best practices.

Citizenship Exam Prep Classes Fall Session
2025-09-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
Fall classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | Citizenship Exam Preparation Classes | Fall Session: September — November | 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 9:00am to 1:00pm. This 10-week session runs from September 6 to November 8.
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 September to November 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: Strengthen Your Storytelling
2025-09-04 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.
Click here to register.

Strengthen Your Story Telling in Interviews
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.

Essex County Back to School Open House
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Essex County One Stop Career Center, 50 South Clinton Street, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Essex County Back to School Open House
10:00am — 2:00pm
Essex County One Stop Career Center
50 South Clinton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
JVS’s Disability Services department will be tabling at The Essex County Back to School Open House. This event will connect students and families with local resources for the upcoming school year. JVS staff will introduce community members to our range of services for individuals with disabilities.
| Where: Essex County One Stop Career Center (https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/contact-us/one-stops/) | 50 South Clinton Street | East Orange, NJ 07017 |

JobSeekers: Ask a Career Coach
2025-08-14 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.

JVS Job Seekers is Back!
Guest Speaker
Elisa Udaskin
In this webinar, Elisa will answer your most pressing job search questions. Add your questions into the survey (link below) by August 11 and they will be discussed during the webinar.
This time is for YOU and we want to support you on your job search journey in the best way to meet your needs.
We are building our Fall schedule of webinar topics and speakers and want to hear your feedback. Please complete this quick survey, letting us know which topics interest you the most and new topics you would like to learn more about. Do you have suggestions to make the post-webinar networking time more impactful? Let us know!
Click here for the short survey.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.
Elisa Udaskin is Director of Employer Engagement at JVS of MetroWest. In her role, Elisa’s focus is on building and strengthening strategic partnerships with employers to expand JVS’s workforce training programs and work with employers, community organizations, and stakeholders to improve employment possibilities and expand opportunities for JVS clients. She was previously a Career Specialist at JVS.
Elisa has an extensive background in strategy, marketing, business management and partnership roles with 20 years at Mondelez (Kraft Foods, Nabisco, and Cadbury). She is the author of the book, “Be a Mensch: Unleash Your Power to be Kind and Help Others.” Elisa holds both an MBA and an MA in International Development. She has worked and lived in Canada, US, Singapore, and Israel.

ESL Classes Begin -- Summer Session
2025-07-28 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Summer classes start July 28!
APPLY NOW | English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes | Spring Session: July — September | 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 July to September 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.

Adult Basic Education Classes Begin -- Summer Session
2025-07-14 | NJ
Summer classes start July 14!
APPLY NOW | Adult Basic Education Classes | Summer Session: July — September | 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.

Home Health Aide Classes Begin - Summer Session
2025-07-01 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Summer classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | Certified Home Health Aide Classes | Summer Session begins in July | 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 July to September 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.

Home Health Aide Classes Begin
2025-05-05 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Summer classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | Certified Home Health Aide Classes | Summer Session begins on May 5 | 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 May to July 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.

Transition Fair: "Navigating Your Future: Tools for Success"
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Newark Vocational High School, 301 W Kinney St, Newark, New Jersey, 07103
“Navigating Your Future: Tools for Success” Transition Fair
hosted by The Newark Board of Educaton’s Office of Special Education
May 1, 2025, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
JVS’s Disability Services department will be tabling at The Newark Board of Education’s Office of Special Education’s first annual Transition Fair. This event is designed to connect Newark Board of Education’s youth with disabilities to valuable resources, services, and opportunities as they successfully transition to adulthood.
The Transition Fair aims to provide resources and services for students and families with information on transitioning to new phases of life, including but not limited to various post-secondary options, vocational training, employment, independent living, and community resources.
| Where: Newark Vocational High School (Office of Special Education – Newark Board of Education) | 301 W Kinney Street | Newark, NJ 07103 |

Special Needs Resource Fair -- Livingston Public Library
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Livingston Public Library, 10 Robert Harp Drive, Livingston, NJ, 07039, United States
Special Needs Resource Fair
hosted by the Livingston Public Library
April 27, 2025, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
JVS’s Disability Services department will be tabling at Livingston Public Library’s Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday, April 27 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Join us at the Livingston Public Library for an informative and inclusive event designed to connect individuals with special needs and their families to valuable resources, services, and opportunities in the community. The resource fair brings together local organizations, service providers, and advocacy groups to offer valuable information, tools, and support in one convenient location. Explore booths from local organizations, enjoy engaging activities, and find tools to empower your journey. Whether you’re seeking educational resources, therapeutic services, or community programs, this fair has something for everyone.
| Where: Livingston Public Library (Livingston Public Library) | 10 Robert Harp Drive | Livingston, NJ 07039 |

ABE Spring Classes Begin
2025-04-07 - 2025-06-02 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Spring classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | Adult Basic Education Classes | Winter Session: April — June | 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.

ESL Spring Classes Begin
2025-04-07 - 2025-06-02 | East Orange, 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, United States
Spring classes start soon!
APPLY NOW | English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes | Spring Session: April — June | 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 April to June 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.

JobSeekers: The Influential Communicator
2025-04-03 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
Jeff Flowers
What makes someone influential? How can you effectively convince others over to your views? What steps can you take to communicate your ideas with greater impact? This webinar will explore these questions and more. Drawing on the art and science of influence and persuasion, we will dive deep into the principles of human behavior that shape how receptive people are to new ideas and perspectives. We will also examine how violating these principles can lead to defensiveness and resistance.
What You Will Learn:
– How to create the conditions for others to listen with an open mind.
– How to frame your ideas in ways that resonate with others.
– The key principles of persuasion you can use to win others to your ideas.
– How to embrace and build upon differing perspectives.
– Which counterproductive habits to let go of for better communication and influence.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.
Jeff Flowers is a dedicated learning consultant specializing in the design and facilitation of innovative learning solutions. He creates dynamic, active-learning experiences that empower clients to discover new authentic and impactful leadership capabilities.
Jeff began his career in learning and development by leveraging theater and social justice training to empower marginalized communities to lead positive change in their lives and environments. This work instilled in him the importance of facilitation and the transformative power of creating open, honest, and trustworthy learning environments. Today, Jeff draws on these foundational experiences to inspire individuals and teams to achieve their highest potential.

Transition and Recreation Fair - The Phoenix Center
2025-03-21 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.
