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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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[NJ Employers] If a coworker collapsed today, who would know what to do?

JVS NJ can help you train your existing employees.
 
A medical emergency can unfold in seconds, long before professional help arrives. Having at least one staff member certified in CPR and First Aid ensures your workplace is prepared to act when it matters most.
 
From sudden cardiac arrest to choking incidents or unexpected injuries, trained employees can bridge the critical gap between the onset of an emergency and the arrival of medical professionals, dramatically improving the victim's chance of survival.

The value of CPR and First Aid training extends far beyond the workplace. The skills gained through certification empower individuals to respond confidently at home, in public settings, or during recreational activities. 

JVS NJ’s onsite CPR and First Aid classes make training easy and accessible for New Jersey employers. Our certified instructors come directly to your location, providing hands-on, engaging instruction tailored to your team's schedule and environment.

For more information about this and other corporate training courses, visit:
jvsnj.org/incumbent-worker-training

Or reach out to Dana Altman:
(862) 704-2265
daltman@jvsnj.org 

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IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY— Job Skills Training Programs starting February 2 | East Orange, NJ

JVS NJ has two training programs starting soon, each designed to help you build in-demand skills and take the next step toward a fulfilling career in healthcare!

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

PROGRAM 1: CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING

Launch a rewarding career in healthcare by training to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. This in-demand profession offers opportunities in pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Our comprehensive program equips you with the technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional skills employers are looking for. 

PROGRAM 2: CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE TRAINING WITH ESL

This program is specially designed for English-language learners with an intermediate level of English. It begins with intensive ESL instruction focused on service in the home setting and relevant vocabulary, followed by the Home Health Aide training.

A career as a Certified Home Health Aide is in high demand as people who are ill, have disabilities, or are advancing in age need help to remain in their homes. As a home health aide, you’ll make a meaningful impact by improving patients’ quality of life and helping them live more comfortably.

To learn more, visit our events calendar and select your preferred program: jvsnj.org/events/list

APPLY SOON. Classes start February 2, and spaces are limited.

🔁 Know someone this could help? Share this opportunity and tag a friend who’s ready for a fresh start in 2026!

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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. 

#JVSNJ #JobSeekersWorkshop #JobSearch #CareerMarketing #Interviews
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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

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

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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

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

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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

🔁 Know someone this could help? Share this opportunity!

#JVSNJ #HomeHealthAide #NursingAssistant #ESL #PharmacyTechnician
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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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