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CAREER LINK
Comprehensive career assistance to unemployed,
underemployed, refugees, asylees,
individuals seeking a new job and/or those seeking a career
change. Services include:
- Career Evaluation and Assessment
- Career Counseling
- Career Planning
- Job Search Techniques
- Resume Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Job Seeker Support Group
- Education and Academic Counseling
- Computer Training
- English Language Training
Back to top EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Employment and career advancement opportunities to
individuals with disabilities with
specialization in working with persons with traumatic brain
injuries, mental health disabilities
and developmental disabilities. Funded by the NJ Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation and
the Henry H. Kessler Foundation.
- Supported Employment Services
- Career Exploration
- Job Shadowing
- Job Sampling
- Job Development
- Job Coaching
- Follow Along Services
- Case Management
JFVS also provides School-to-Work Transition Services to
students in special education. JFVS provides Vocational Assessments, Transition Planning
and Consultation and
Supported Employment Services.
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COMPUTER TRAINING (schedule and registration form here)
JFVS offers computer training through the Computer Lab and Media Center. High tech
equipment mixed with a comfortable community equals a great learning experience.
- Classes in Microsoft Word 2003 applications
- Windows, Word – Beginner and intermediate, Excel – Beginner and Intermediate,
- PowerPoint, Simple Start for QuickBooks, Keyboarding and Surfing the Internet
- Open lab times for job search activities and extended learning
Back to top THE WOMEN'S CENTER
The Women's Center is committed to helping women gain personal
and economic self-sufficiency and reach their full potential through education, job
readiness, networking, outreach, and referrals.
The Women’s Center helps women through major transitions,
with focus especially on women who are: separated, divorced, widowed, or whose
spouses have become disabled.
We create opportunities and offer free services for women
that include:
- Educational and vocational counseling
- Career interest and aptitude assessment
- Information on financial aid for education
- Job Readiness/job search training
- Resume writing and Interview preparation
- Life skills workshops
- Assertiveness training
- Money management
- Computer training in Windows/Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Keyboarding, Simple Start for QuickBooks and Surfing the Internet
We offer workshops in:
- Self-confidence and self-esteem
- Assertiveness training
- Career development
- Financial planning
- Legal rights
- Non-traditional careers
The Women's Center is located in a professional setting
ensuring confidentiality and a commitment to helping clients reaching their goals.
The Women's Center provides a supportive environment in
which to exchange ideas, develop new skills and meet other women.
The center is part of a statewide effort funded by NJ
Department of Community Affairs,
Division on Women and the United Way of Central Jersey.
For more information e-mail: womenscenter@jfvs.org
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EMPLOYER SERVICES
JFVS offers no-cost employment services to businesses
seeking to increase their workforce.
Through JFVS’ Career Link Services, employers gain access to
well-trained, productive job
seekers who are ready and motivated to work. The benefits of
partnering with JFVS includes
access to dependable workers, on-going employee support
services, a diverse workforce, job
analyses to make the best job match and determining
eligibility for Work Opportunity Tax
Credits. Companies can post their job opportunities with
JFVS or schedule an Employer
Spotlight Seminar to recruit directly at the JFVS offices.
For more information contact Lisa
Fiore, Director of Vocational Services at LisaF@jfvs.org.
Onsite services to employers and their employees are also
available on a fee for service
basis and include: Outplacement services to assist in
managing your company’s downsizing
and transition needs, employee training and development
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