We thank Atalanta for their hospitality as they welcomed us to their offices last week. We look forward to helping them with their workforce needs while creating job opportunities for JVS clients.

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Join us during April as we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, beginning with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2.

This year marks the 18th annual World Autism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations to raise awareness about autistic individuals within our communities.

Over the years, the focus has shifted from awareness to acceptance, fostering a society where autistic individuals are supported and understood. During Autism Acceptance Month, we also celebrate autistic individuals and their positive contributions to society.

At JVS of MetroWest, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to fulfill their own potential and contribute to society, including people with disabilities.

Through our Disability Services department, we offer vocational rehabilitation to adults with physical, emotional, developmental, and social disabilities, including adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We provide the individualized assistance necessary to enable them to be successful in the workforce—and the larger world.

You can find out more about our disability services at: jvsnj.org/disability-services

Please share the link with anyone you feel may benefit from our services, and help us spread acceptance and understanding throughout our community.

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Applications for Student Loans and Grants are Now Open

To help local Jewish students make their higher education experience more affordable, JVS provides two forms of financial assistance to qualified students:

• Perlmutter Student Loans: Interest-free loans of up to $3,000 are available to Jewish college students from the MetroWest area who need financial assistance to pursue their full-time college education or graduate program.

• Shapiro Grants: One-year grants to help Jewish students pursue post-graduate degrees in medicine, medical science, graduate nursing, and/or rabbinical studies.

Learn more and apply on our website: jvsnj.org/loans-and-grants

Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2025.

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[NEW] STAR Program | Designed for people with disabilities seeking community employment

At JVS of MetroWest, we are excited about our brand-new program, which kicks off in April to help people with disabilities find employment in the community.

“STAR” stands for: Skills Training And Readiness.
Also known as Competitive Integrated Employment, the program runs for 27 weeks and offers a highly individualized approach to employment success.

It is a 3-phase program that helps people with disabilities gain the life and career skills they need to transition to community employment.

Phase I: READY
This phase features group activities that focus on developing social skills, job-seeking skills, workforce readiness, and participating in hands-on experiences.

Phase II: SET
Participants will focus on advanced social skills, travel training, job-seeking strategies, mentorships, and job skills with extended community-based activities that focus on learning job tasks.

Phase III: GO
We work with the participants and their family members / caregivers and focus on finding competitive integrated employment, including opportunities for additional training in one of JVS’s job-specific training programs in our Center for Economic Opportunity.

Participants may receive job coaching until they are secure in their position and / or enrolled in Long-Term Follow Along if warranted.

Learn more and take the next step to apply at: jvsnj.org/star-program

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Please consider supporting JVS of MetroWest and make a lasting impact!

JVS is a nonprofit agency helping people help themselves through innovative programs in training, education, and career counseling, creating pathways to hope, independence, and employment.

Inspired by Jewish values, we proudly serve clients from any and all backgrounds.

When you support JVS, you are not only making a difference in the lives of our current clients, but you are also positively impacting their families—parents, children, spouses, siblings—now, and for generations to come.

Join us in creating lasting change. We offer a variety of ways for individuals and businesses to make a difference by supporting our work.

You can donate:
• Online
• By Check
• From Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
• Stocks and Securities

See all the options available at: jvsnj.org/other-ways-to-give

Thank you. Your generosity helps us continue our mission of helping people help themselves.

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New Opportunities at JVS of MetroWest | Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician– APPLY NOW

JVS of MetroWest is expanding its job skills offerings with the relaunch of our Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician training program starting late March.

This class prepares you to work as a technician in residential commercial real estate. After a year of employment, you can earn your national certification in this field.

Class Topics:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Appliance maintenance and repair
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• General interior and exterior repair of apartment buildings
• Safety regulations and compliance
• Curb appeal

For more information and requirement details, please visit: jvsnj.org/apartment-maintenance

TO APPLY NOW: You can take the next step by clicking the APPLY button on that page.

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New Opportunities at JVS of MetroWest | Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program – APPLY NOW

JVS is expanding its job skills offerings with the launch of a new Certified Nursing Assistant training program.

This course will prepare you to work with patients in hospitals, assisted living facilities, acute and sub-acute care facilities, and more. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification helps prepare you for growth opportunities in healthcare.

Additionally, if you are a Certified Home Health Aide, you may be eligible to take an abbreviated course and earn your CNA Certification, giving you increased job opportunities.

Class Topics:
• Healthcare delivery systems
• Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
• Basic Nursing Skills
• Personal Care Skills
• Safety and Emergency Procedures
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Mental Health and Social Needs
• Care of the Elderly
• Special Care Procedures

Training Details:
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Dates and times: Starts late March. TBD.
60 hours of classroom instruction
50 hours of clinical experience
20 hours of Life Skills and Career Services

For more information and requirement details please visit: jvsnj.org/certified-nursing-assistant

TO APPLY NOW: You can take the next step by clicking the APPLY button on that page.

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Fund My Future is a NJ program through which the state will pay up to $9,600 for training that leads to an industry-recognized credential or degree.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has selected JVS of MetroWest to administer the Fund My Future program in northern New Jersey.

You may be eligible for Fund My Future if:

• You are a northern NJ resident.

• You are at least 18 years of age.

• Your household income falls within the ALICE guidelines. People who live in ALICE households that are above the Federal Poverty Level but still have trouble paying for necessities. See if you qualify here: unitedforalice.org/income-status-calculator-mobile

• You are interested in enrolling in training on the Eligible Training Provider List, leading to an in-demand job.

JVS can enroll you if you live in northern NJ: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, or Warren counties.

Program Overview:

You will meet with an Evaluator to help you determine your strengths, aptitudes, and interests. With this information, you will work with a Career Specialist to develop an Individualized Employment Plan that will help you identify your employment goals, find a training program, and get and keep a job in your chosen field. The program includes resume writing and interview preparation, job clubs, and one-on-one support.

To learn more, find out if you are eligible, and APPLY, please visit: jvsnj.org/fund-my-future

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💜 Happy International Women`s Day 💜

Let’s #AccelerateAction to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activities that positively impact women`s advancement.

—JVS of MetroWest

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