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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.

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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Live Online JobSeekers Workshop: How to Handle Ghosting in Your Job Search

For more information, and to register now: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OR9I846bS8-tAdcnft2oWg

February 5 · 10:00–11:30 am EST
With guest speaker Marty Gilbert
Free and open to the public; advance registration required. 

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Due to the weather, JVS of MetroWest will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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[ICYMI] Certified Home Health Aide Training Program with ESL | Starts February 2 | East Orange, NJ

🔗jvsnj.org/registration-for-services

Our Certified Home Health Aide Training Program with English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction begins soon!

Are you ready to start a new career—or know someone who is? Become a Certified Home Health Aide in just 9 weeks and take the first step toward a respected and fulfilling career in healthcare.

TRAINING DETAILS

Program Start Date: February 2
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ

🗸 2 weeks of intensive ESL instruction
🗸 7 weeks of Home Health Aide training
🗸 Job placement support upon completion

WHO SHOULD APPLY

• Individuals aged 18+
• Those with a strong interest or experience in patient home care
• English language learners at an intermediate level

FOR MORE INFORMATION
🔗jvsnj.org/home-health-aide

📞 (862) 704-2249
📧 WorkforceDevelopment@jvsnj.org

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JOIN US TODAY! Live Online JobSeekers Workshop: 
Job Search Over 50—Your Lifestyle and Financial Goals.

For more information, and to register now: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zNbSWrELQBmj3BJ7W30XKw#/registration

January 22 · 10:00–11:30 am EST
With guest speaker Gerard Raho
Free and open to the public; advance registration required.

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APPLY NOW | Certified Pharmacy Technician Training | Starts February 2 | East Orange, NJ

Prepare to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician with classroom instruction and 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.

TRAINING DETAILS

• Program: Certified Pharmacy Technician 
• Start Date: February 2
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 9 am—2:30 pm
• Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange, NJ

Space is limited, so please register for your spot as soon as possible.

Start your journey toward a fulfilling, stable, and respected career in healthcare. No prior experience is needed—just your commitment to learn and grow. 

To apply or learn more, please visit: jvsnj.org/pharmacy-technician

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MLK Day of Service | January 19

“Not everybody can be famous, but everybody can be great because greatness is determined by service.” —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On this day of service, JVS NJ is proud to honor and acknowledge the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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APPLY NOW to enroll in one of our Job Skills Training Program Winter Classes

JVS NJ is currently enrolling students for three of our certified job skills training programs—each designed to prepare you for a fulfilling and respected career in the healthcare field.

• Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program with ESL instruction — Starts January 20
• Certified Home Health Aide Training Program with ESL instruction — Starts February 2
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Training — Starts February 2

All training takes place at our East Orange offices. No prior experience is needed—just your commitment to learn and grow.

To apply or learn more, visit our events calendar and select your program of choice: jvsnj.org/events/list

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APPLY NOW | Certified Home Health Aide Training Program with ESL | Starts February 2 | East Orange, NJ

🔗 jvsnj.org/registration-for-services

Are you ready to start a new career—or know someone who is? Our Certified Home Health Aide Training Program with English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction begins soon!

Become a Certified Home Health Aide in just 9 weeks and take the first step toward a respected and fulfilling career in healthcare. 

TRAINING DETAILS

Program Start Date: February 2
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ

* 2 weeks of intensive ESL instruction
* 7 weeks of Home Health Aide training
* Job placement support upon completion

WHO SHOULD APPLY

•  Individuals aged 18+
•  Those with a strong interest or experience in patient home care
•  English language learners at an intermediate level

FOR MORE INFORMATION 
🔗 jvsnj.org/home-health-aide

📞 (862) 704-2249
📧 WorkforceDevelopment@jvsnj.org

Know someone this could help? Tap to share this with them!

#JVSNJ #CertifiedHomeHealthAide #Training #ESL #WorkforceDevelopment
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Live Online JobSeekers Workshop: Job Search Over 50—Your Lifestyle and Financial Goals

For more information, and to register now: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zNbSWrELQBmj3BJ7W30XKw#/registration

January 22 · 10:00–11:30 am EST
With guest speaker Gerard Raho
Free and open to the public; advance registration required.

#JVSNJ #JobSeekersWorkshop #JobSearch #CareerMarketing #SalaryTarget
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APPLY NOW | Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program with ESL | Starts January 20 | East Orange, NJ

Prepare to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

This training program is specially designed for English-language learners with an intermediate level of English. It begins with intensive English instruction (ESL), focused on service in the hospital setting and relevant vocabulary, followed by the Nursing Assistant training.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide high-quality care in hospitals, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, long-term care, and both acute and sub-acute care facilities.

As a CNA, you’ll play a vital role on the healthcare team—supporting nurses, assisting patients with daily living activities, and ensuring comfort and safety in various medical settings.

Earning your CNA certification also opens the door to career advancement opportunities in nursing and allied health.

TRAINING DETAILS

• Certified Nursing Assistant with ESL instruction
• Start date: January 20
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 am—2 pm
• Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange, NJ

Are you already a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)?

You may qualify for an accelerated CNA training track, enabling you to build on your current credentials and expand your employment options in the healthcare field.

To apply or learn more, please visit: 
jvsnj.org/event/esl-certified-nursing-assistant-classes-begin/

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