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JVS can help you find a job and career path
We understand you may have barriers to making that happen. As a workforce development organization, we help you develop the skills and training you need to achieve your goal, whether it’s through training for a specific job, learning English, earning your GED, or learning how to craft your resume and interview to put your best foot forward.
For 85 years, we've been helping people help themselves.
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Job Skills Training
JVS offers training programs for pharmacy technicians, home health aides, and apartment maintenance technicians.
Career Services
Many people begin in our Career Services department working with career specialists to plot out a plan for the future.
Refugee Services
Our multilingual staff helps refugees gain stability in their new homeland and learn English.
Disability Services
We offer individualized assistance to adults with disabilities to enable them to fulfill their potential, contribute to society and be successful in the workplace.
GED Exam Preparation
Our classes help you earn your high school graduate equivalency diploma.
English as a Second Language
JVS offers three levels of classes to help foreign-born people learn English.
Citizenship Classes
We help Lawful Permanent Residents prepare to take the Citizenship exam and interview.
Student Loans and Grants
Through our Perlmutter Student Loan and Shapiro Grant program, JVS helps Jewish students pay for post-high school education.
SNAP
Through a partnership with NJ, JVS can offer SNAP recipients assistance with training programs. When you apply for services, let us know if you receive SNAP benefits.
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In the spirit of safety and community, JVS NJ recently received an additional portable Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
This generous gift comes from the Gloria and Jesse Weissberg Community Security Initiative Team of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ @jfedgmw.
When cardiac emergencies occur, rapid access to an AED can be lifesaving. Having easy and quick access to an AED significantly increases the chance of a positive outcome.
Many JVS staff are AED-certified and thankful for this gift to our Montclair location.
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APPLY TODAY | Certified Nursing Assistant job training program starts Monday, April 27
Begin your healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and prepare to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
TRAINING DETAILS
Program: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Start Date: Monday, April 27 through May 26, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9 am—2:30 pm
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, Lower Level, East Orange, NJ
Cost: Training at no cost to you
This comprehensive 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 can also open doors to career advancement opportunities in nursing and allied health.
APPLY NOW!
For more information, eligibility requirements, and to apply today, visit: https://jvsnj.org/certified-nursing-assistant
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.
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN | Certified Pharmacy Technician Training | Starts May 4 | East Orange, NJ
Ready to start a rewarding career in healthcare? Our no-cost Pharmacy Technician Training program gives you everything you need—technical knowledge, hands-on experience through a local externship, and the professional skills employers are looking for.
This in-demand profession offers opportunities in pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
TRAINING DETAILS:
Program: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Start Date: May 4 through July 31, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9 am—2:30 pm
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, Lower Level, East Orange, NJ
PROGRAM FORMAT:
• Classroom instruction
• Externship at a local pharmacy or healthcare facility
• Life and Career Development Workshops
Start your journey toward a fulfilling, stable, and respected career in healthcare. No prior experience required—just your commitment to learn and grow!
For more information and to register online today, visit:
jvsnj.org/pharmacy-technician
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Live Online JobSeekers Workshop: The Reinvention Economy and How to Build Your Own Career Path Forward
April 23 · 10:00–11:30 am EST
With guest speaker Dr. Shane Goldstein Smith
Free and open to the public; advance registration required.
For more information, and to register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/g_f3Uxy_SsCjl2x-t5piig
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JOIN US TODAY! Live Online JobSeekers Workshop: Stop the Burnout. Build Resilience. Let AI Work for YOU.
April 9 · 10:00–11:30 am EST
With guest speaker Jodi Murnick
Free and open to the public; advance registration required.
For more information, and to register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/92gRb_04SFyCUt0P6x5kUg
#JVSNJ #JobSeekersWorkshop #JobSearch #CareerMarketing #AISkills
🎓 The cost of higher education keeps rising, but support is available.
To help local Jewish students from the MetroWest area, JVS NJ’s Student Loans and Grants Program offers two forms of financial assistance to eligible students.
• Perlmutter Student Loans: Need-based, interest-free loans up to $5,000.
• Shapiro Foundation Grants: Support for post-graduate studies in medicine, medical science, graduate nursing, and/or rabbinical school.
Learn more and apply today:
https://jvsnj.org/loans-and-grants
📅 The deadline for applications is June 1, 2026
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Happy Easter!
We would like to wish all who celebrate a Happy Easter.
—JVS of MetroWest
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[LAST FEW DAYS TO APPLY] Certified Home Health Aide | JVS NJ Spring Training Program Starts April
• Dates: April 13—May 13, 2026
• Times: Monday—Wednesday, 4:30–8:30 pm
• Location: JVS NJ, 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange, 07017
• Cost: No cost to attend, but registration and placement testing are by appointment only.
Launch a career that makes a difference, providing compassionate care and personal support to patients in the comfort of their homes.
Learn in-demand home health aide skills through our comprehensive training program, and graduate with the licensing and certification you need to begin working in this growing field.
👉 For more information and the link to register, please visit:
jvsnj.org/event/home-health-aide-classes-begin-spring-session
🔁 Know someone who would benefit from this training? Please share this post with them!
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We would like to wish all who celebrate a Happy Passover.
—JVS NJ
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Live Online JobSeekers Workshop: Stop the Burnout. Build Resilience. Let AI Work for YOU.
April 9 · 10:00–11:30 am EST
With guest speaker Jodi Murnick
Free and open to the public; advance registration required.
For more information, and to register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/92gRb_04SFyCUt0P6x5kUg
#JVSNJ #JobSeekersWorkshop #JobSearch #CareerMarketing #AISkills
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