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Recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the past and present contributions of individuals with disabilities as well as inclusive laws, policies, and practices that preserve the rights of those with disabilities. The theme for NDEAM 2024 is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” JVS of MetroWest has been working with people with disabilities for decades. We believe EVERYONE should have the opportunity to fulfill their own potential and contribute to society. That’s why we offer adults with physical, psychological, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities the individualized assistance necessary to enable them to be successful in the workforce—and the larger world. For more information about JVS Disability Services, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eZ6_TJvN #JVSofMetroWest #Disability #WorkforceDevelopment #DisabilityServices #NDEAM

Shana Tova! Wishing those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a happy and healthy New Year. #JVSofMetroWest #RoshHashanah #ShanaTova

Over the weekend, JVS took part in two events in the local community: Kessler’s Stroll ‘n Roll Fall Fest in West Orange and Montclair’s Walnut Street Fair. Notwithstanding the steady rain, JVS staff had the opportunity to speak with members of the community about our mission and services. We thank Kessler Foundation and the The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. for hosting us and putting on great events. #JVSintheCommunity #Kessler #WalnutStreetFair #FallFest #CommunityEvents #EssexCounty #WestOrange #Montclair #NJ #JVSofMetroWest #NonProfit 

APPLY NOW | Upcoming Citizenship Exam Preparation Classes If you are a Legal Permanent Resident (have your Green Card), JVS can help you prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam. Our free Citizenship Exam Preparation classes also give students the chance to practice the 100 interview questions and participate in mock interviews. While the start date of our next class will be confirmed in the coming weeks, you can register your interest now by completing our Registration for Services form at: https://lnkd.in/ensThYy7. CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE: • English instruction • American History • Civics • N400 application CLASS DETAILS: • Citizenship Exam classes take place primarily at local public libraries. One class per quarter is held on Zoom. • 40 hours of classroom instruction with varying schedules depending on location. REQUIREMENTS: There is no cost to attend, but to qualify, applicants must have a Green Card to enroll. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please visit: https://lnkd.in/eFU9d7sU ↩️ Scroll back to our September 17 post to read about two former JVS Citizenship Class graduates who recently passed the interview and exam to become U.S. Citizens. #JVSofMetroWest #CitizenshipExam #USCitizenPreparation #USCitizenship #AdultEducation 

September is Direct Support Professionals Month, a time to recognize DSPs and their tireless efforts towards improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Providing vital assistance with everything from meeting daily needs to companionship and a variety of other supports, DSPs help people help themselves every day. At JVS, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors in the Disability Services department assist participants with their daily workshop tasks and provide job coaching to ready them for community employment. They help them identify and create pathways to their dreams. To learn more about JVS’s Disability Services department, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e7masqh2. #DirectSupportProfessionalsMonth #DirectSupportProfessionals #DisabilityServices #VocationalRehabilitation #JVSofMetroWest #EssexCounty #NJ #NonProfit

Fall classes start soon! APPLY NOW | English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes | Fall Session: October – December | East Orange, NJ The JVS Education & Literacy department offers three levels of instruction for English language learners—Beginner, 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 given during the enrollment process. TO REGISTER Our next English as a Second Language program runs from October to December 2024. There is no cost to attend. Complete our registration form at: https://lnkd.in/ensThYy7 Or, call (862) 704-2252, or email [email protected]. 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: https://lnkd.in/ex8G7m8d #JVSofMetroWest #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #EnglishClasses #AdultEducation #EastOrangeNJ

Join us on October 10 for our next JVS Job Seekers webinar "Strengthen Your Story Telling in Interviews" with our guest speaker Gail Tilstra. 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. There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. Click on the link below to register. JVS Job Seekers programs are free to attend and generously sponsored by Project EM and the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest.

Yesterday at Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, we held our annual picnic for participants in our Disability Services department. Over the course of the day, participants enjoyed games of soccer, kickball, Jenga, cornhole, and more. They also took a walk to the 9/11 Memorial overlooking the NYC skyline. Everyone worked up an appetite for a barbeque lunch catered by C&C Catering, and a visit from Bob’s Ice Cream Truck. It was a great day! #ClientBarbeque #DisabilityServices #VocationalRehabilitation #JVSofMetroWest #EagleRockReservation #WestOrange #EssexCounty #NJ #NonProfit 

Fall classes are about to begin! APPLY NOW | Adult Basic Education Classes | Fall Session: October – December | 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 October to December 2024. • There is no cost to attend, but registration and placement testing is by appointment only. • To schedule your placement appointment, please email [email protected]. To learn more about the Adult Basic Education program, please visit: https://lnkd.in/egWjF_y4 #JVSofMetroWest #AdultEducation #JobSkillsTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #EastOrangeNJ

September is Workforce Development Month. Ten years ago, the Federal government passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers. At JVS, everything we do is in the interest of helping people obtain employment and helping employers find valuable workers. We help people identify and overcome barriers. Each department meets people where they are and matches them with the right training and the right services to get to where they want to be.   Workforce Development isn’t just about individuals and companies – it’s about communities. When our employer partners hire our clients, the benefit is three-fold: individuals can provide for themselves and their families with dignity; the company gains a good worker; and the local economy receives a boost.   We celebrate this month by continuing to invest in education and training, in fostering innovation, and in building stronger communities together by implementing robust workforce development programs that provide opportunities for all. Visit https://lnkd.in/e_vw6g_U to learn more about our training programs.   #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #WDM2024 #JVSofMetroWest #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerServices #Training #CertifiedTrainingPrograms #EastOrange #EssexCounty #NJ #WOIA