Focus NJ's Workforce Development Initiatives & Opportunities

• Passaic County

Electrical and Electronic Systems Technician Program

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

Students in the Electrical and Electronic Systems Technician program at FORTIS will develop skills in cable preparation, handling, installation, termination and testing. Through both classroom presentations and lab exercises, students learn how to plan, wire, terminate, install, connect, test, integrate and troubleshoot the systems of today's digitally integrated systems and networks. Upon successful completion of the program in NJ, graduates will possess the skills, as well as the necessary marketable job search techniques and skills, to gain entry level employment in a wide variety of positions in the Electronic and Communications Technology field.

• Passaic County

Medical Billing and Coding Program

Credentials: National Certified Insurance Coding Specialist (NCICS)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare, Technology

Medical Billing and Coding program provides hands-on instruction in medical terminology, office management, and medical coding techniques to fully prepare you for a career in a medical facility. The student is prepared in both office and hospital settings, covering the basic fundamentals of computer operation, disease processes and hands on training utilizing medical billing software. Graduates of FORTIS's Medical Billing and Coding program are prepared to seek entry-level careers in medical billing and coding in settings such as hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, dental offices, nursing homes, and insurance companies.

• Passaic County

Medical Assistant Program

Credentials: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

With training from Fortis, you will gain the necessary skills to become an entry-level medical assistant, one of the most versatile positions in the medical field.

• Passaic County

Lab Technician Program

• Workforce Training

Lab Technician students learn standard lab operating procedures, documentation, biomanufacturing, cell culture, DNA and protein analysis for positions such as biological technicians, manufacturing associates, research assistants and lab technicians.

• Ocean County

Massage Certification Program

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

NJSOM offers a 600-hour massage certification program including individual clinical and community service hours. Full-time and part-time, as well as daytime and evening, programs are available.

• Burlington County

Clinical Medical Assistant & Patient Care Technician with EHR

Credentials: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A), Certified EKG Technician (CET), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

This course prepares you to enter positions as Clinical Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician professionals. Students will have the option of sitting for 5 national certification exams.

• Burlington County

Medical Billing, Insurance, CPC Coding & EHR w/ICD-10

Credentials: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare, Technology

Medical Billers/Coders typically work for organizations generating invoices, coding procedures and diagnoses and managing billing forms. They are relied upon to evaluate and accurately decipher medical claims and solve insurance billing problems. Understanding codes and their relationship to medical diagnoses is essential to anyone working in the billing/coding field. The program leads to 4 industry certifications and is taught by an instructor with over 25 years experience in the field.

• Burlington County

Microsoft Office Specialist

Credentials: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), IC3

• Workforce Training - Computer Training

Graduates of the Microsoft Office Specialist course can take up to 5 Microsoft Office Specialist© (MOS) exams.

• Burlington County

Quickbooks Desktop Certified User and MS Office

Credentials: QuickBooks End User Certification, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), IC3

• Workforce Training - Computer Training, Technology

The objective of this program is to prepare students to obtain their QuickBooks certification and up to 5 Microsoft Office certifications.

• Middlesex County

Cosmetology & Hairstyling

Credentials: Cosmetologist-Hairstylist License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

The cosmetology & hairstyling course consists of 1200 hours of instruction allowing the student to practice all phases of cosmetology including hair, skin, barbering and nails.

• Middlesex County

Teacher Training

Credentials: Teacher of Cosmetology-Hairstyling License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

The Pro Beauty Academy offers an advance 600-hour Teacher Training program. In addition to the core 500 hours required by the state board of cosmetology, providing an additional 100 hours of advanced instruction, which prepares students to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to guide their students into a fulfilling career.

• Middlesex County

Skincare Specialty

Credentials: Skin Care Specialist License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

The Skin Care Specialty curriculum consists of 600 hours as required by the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling. The course encompasses and provides hands-on trainings in all aspects of skin care including facials, body procedures, and make-up artistry.

• Middlesex County

Nail Technology

Credentials: Manicurist License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

The Pro beauty academy strives to provide quality education that prepares students to pass the state board examination, become properly licensed and perform duties required by the license and to secure employment at entry level. In a competitive and fast-growing industry, well qualified and diversified professionals skilled in all aspects of nail care are increasingly in demand.

• Middlesex County

Barbering

Credentials: Barbering License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

As a profession, barbering is a very secure and thriving industry. Barber shops continue to grow and prosper; now serving a wide variety of clientele.

• Middlesex County

Make-Up Designory

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

The Pro Beauty Academy is a MUD-affiliate school. Make-Up Designory brings together high-quality cosmetics, education and passionate make-up artists to create brilliant products for everyday and professional use. This versatile brand is the ultimate leader in make-up education and an integral part of the make-up world. MUD’s 84-hour hands-on essentials training course at The Pro Beauty Academy is the perfect way to kick-off an exciting career. Many salons and spas are adding make-up to their retail centers. Increasingly salon and spa owners are requiring their professionals to have make-up artistry skills. The course finishes with a professional photo session to help kick start your professional portfolio. You will work on live models with varying skin tones and facial structures to enhance your experience and skill.

• Somerset County

Drug Safety Medical Narrative Writing

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Learn about the process of coding with MedDRA and medical narrative writing in general and the ADR of various systems, and recent advances in the area of adverse drug reactions in different systems.

• Somerset County

Aggregate Reporting

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Learn how to create Periodic Safety Update Reports - now known as the Periodic-Benefit-Risk Evaluation Report, Preapproval Reports including IND Annual Reports and Annual Safety Reports, and Post-approval Periodic Adverse Experience Reports.

• Somerset County

Signal Detection

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Get comprehensive knowledge about signal detection including Empirica signal introduction, creating data mining runs and creating statistical reports generation. The course trains to use Empirica and its workflow configuration, setting preferences, navigating through tabs, and end user training.

• Somerset County

Advanced Clinical Research

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Study Startup: Understand the phases of the clinical trial, ICH-GCP guidelines, study feasibility, and site selction. Study Conduct: Learn about site monitoring visits, which include remote and central risk-based monitoring. Study Closeout: Learn about site close-out visit including both on-site and remote activites.

• Somerset County

Clinical Trials Management

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Students will have 20+ weeks of hands-on training with Clinical Trial Management System and electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) Management System from site intiation, site monitoring, and closeout. This will do through real time case scenarios, clinical tasks, and other site management activities taught by industry experts.

• Somerset County

Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

This program provides a thorough understanding of the drug development process and its life cycle, regulatory issues across global governmental agencies like the FDA, EMA, ICH and others. Students gain thorough understanding of the adverse events and adverse drug reaction (ADRs), AE evaluation, dynamics of AE reporting, MedWatch forms, and ICSR processing. Students are given full fledged knowledge and access to Oracle Argus Safety database along with sample cases.

• Somerset County

Advanced Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

This program provides a thorough understanding of the drug development process and its life cycle, regulatory issues across global governmental agencies like the FDA, EMA, ICH and others. This program educates students about the business dynamics of the pharmaceutical industry. Students gain thorough understanding of the adverse events and adverse drug reaction (ADRs), AE evaluation, dynamics of AE reporting, MedWatch forms, and ICSR processing. Hands-on 12 week internship training on the industry-based Oracle Argus Safety database. In the internship, students develop the ability to triage the assigned cases according to industry standards.

• Middlesex County

Credentials: SORA Certification

• Workforce Training - Law Enforcement/Security

As of 2007, SORA training is mandated for all contract security positions throughout New Jersey. SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), completion a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor, and fingerprint collection. Proper government issued identification is required for each step and though a credit card is not required, it is HIGHLY recommended.

• Camden County

Credentials: SORA Certification

• Workforce Training - Law Enforcement/Security

As of 2007, SORA training is mandated for all contract security positions throughout New Jersey. SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), completion a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor, and fingerprint collection. Proper government issued identification is required for each step and though a credit card is not required, it is HIGHLY recommended.

• Mercer County

Credentials: SORA Certification

• Workforce Training - Law Enforcement/Security

As of 2007, SORA training is mandated for all contract security positions throughout New Jersey. SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), completion a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor, and fingerprint collection. Proper government issued identification is required for each step and though a credit card is not required, it is HIGHLY recommended.

• Atlantic County

Credentials: SORA Certification

• Workforce Training - Law Enforcement/Security

As of 2007, SORA training is mandated for all contract security positions throughout New Jersey. SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), completion a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor, and fingerprint collection. Proper government issued identification is required for each step and though a credit card is not required, it is HIGHLY recommended.

• Middlesex County

Credentials: SORA Certification

• Workforce Training - Law Enforcement/Security

As of 2007, SORA training is mandated for all contract security positions throughout New Jersey. SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), completion a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor, and fingerprint collection. Proper government issued identification is required for each step and though a credit card is not required, it is HIGHLY recommended.

• Essex County

Credentials: SORA Certification

• Workforce Training - Law Enforcement/Security

As of 2007, SORA training is mandated for all contract security positions throughout New Jersey. SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), completion a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor, and fingerprint collection. Proper government issued identification is required for each step and though a credit card is not required, it is HIGHLY recommended.

• Passaic County

Credentials: SORA Certification

• Workforce Training - Law Enforcement/Security

As of 2007, SORA training is mandated for all contract security positions throughout New Jersey. SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), completion a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor, and fingerprint collection. Proper government issued identification is required for each step and though a credit card is not required, it is HIGHLY recommended.

• Hudson County

Credentials: SORA Certification

• Workforce Training - Law Enforcement/Security

As of 2007, SORA training is mandated for all contract security positions throughout New Jersey. SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), completion a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor, and fingerprint collection. Proper government issued identification is required for each step and though a credit card is not required, it is HIGHLY recommended.

• Burlington County

Pride Paws

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Disability Employment

Pride Paws provides job training and transitional employment experience to individuals with developmental disabilities. Participants receive on-the-job training at the Pride Venture pet accessory store front. Training includes, but is not limited to: Pre-job skills On the job skills Workplace readiness skills Community skills Cleaning and maintenance Cash register operation

• Hudson County

Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 29 Apprentice Training

• Apprenticeship - Construction/Utilities

Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 29 offers an apprentice training program preparing apprentices to enter the trade, and also includes: Introduction to the industry and trade history; Identification and proper use of tools; Material composition and mixes; ​Repair and restoration; Scaffolding and OSHA Safety Classes; Blueprint Reading; First Aid and CPR Certification

• Gloucester County

New Jersey Certified Homemaker/Home Health Aide Program

Credentials: Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

This program includes the 76 hours curriculum mandated by the New Jersey Board of Nursing to include all components necessary (speech, occupational, physical therapy, CPR, dietary skills, etc.) to train participants to provide home care to the ill and elderly through nursing agencies, hospice agencies, rehabilitation centers, etc. In addition, 30 hours of make-up time has been incorporated into the program. Upon completion of the program, verification of student’s test scores will be submitted to the New Jersey Board of Nursing student will receive certification from the Board of Nursing within five weeks.

• Gloucester County

Pharmacy Technician Program

Credentials: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

This 200 hours entry-level program is ideal for an individual who is seeking employment in the medical field as a Pharmacy Technician. Students will possess a working knowledge of the role of a pharmacy technician, the duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of a pharmacy technician, drug related problems and adverse reactions, pharmacy practice standards, dispensing functions, and inventory control. Additionally, students will understand the definition of a drug, the absorption, distribution, and excretion of drugs, generic and brand names for drugs, adverse side effects, risk to benefit, understand prescriptions and be able to read prescriptions and drug orders, transfer and process refills, and proper inventory and labeling of drugs, Students will also understand the hospital pharmacy, unit dose distribution systems, medication labels, pharmaceutical calculations, perform basic mathematical procedures, calculation of children’s doses, total parenteral nutrition, TPN admixture components, and the functions, of the different body systems and related medications. Upon completion of this program students will possess skills necessary for employment in a pharmacy, retail, hospital, emergency medical facility, and/or a clinic.

• Gloucester County

New Jersey State Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Credentials: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

The program is comprised of the New Jersey Department of Health mandated curriculum and includes 50 hours of classroom lecture and 40 hours of clinical experience. In addition, 50 hours of make-up time (as required by the New Jersey department of Health) has been incorporated into the program but will not be used unless absolutely necessary for a student to complete a module. Upon completion of this program, the participant must successfully complete a skills evaluation, the participant is eligible to take the electronic certification exam administered by Assessment Systems, Inc. (ASI, the approved testing agency). The successful candidate can seek employment in a Long-Term Care facility, Assisted Living facility, Doctors office, or in the Hospital. After passing the exam, the student becomes a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, the candidate is eligible to go on for advanced training to become a Certified Medication Aide.

• Gloucester County

Central Sterile Technician

Credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Whether you are looking to begin your career in healthcare, or are preparing for the Central Sterile Processing Technician national exam, this course may be for you. This accelerated program is designed for anyone who wants to jump start their careers quickly, or anyone who is looking for a career change. The CRCST course covers, anatomy and physiology: microbiology, and infection control: decontamination and the sterilization process: and how to handle, care for, and identify surgical instruments. With 400 hours of classroom, and 400 hours of extern-ship Marie’s Allied Health and Technical CSRCST course also prepares you for future careers such as, surgical technology and nursing.

• Gloucester County

Medical Billing & Coding

Credentials: Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare, Technology

Marie’s Allied Health & Technical Institute Medical Billing and Coding program is designed specifically to provide students with the basic knowledge understanding and training in the fundamental areas of medical Billing & Coding . Students will be equipped with the mastery of skills and competencies and career preparation necessary for academic and real-world success including employment in entry- level positions as Medical Billing and Coding and or Coding Specialist , or Medical Office Clerk/Receptionists and Medical Administrative Assistant, in a myriad of environments related to modern health care and insurance industries.

• Gloucester County

Computer Basics

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Computer Training

Learn how to get started in Windows and personalize your system, use Windows applications, accessories, menus, the Help menu and more. You’ll also learn how to multi-task and manipulate text using a Windows application. This course will also teach the advanced functions of the Windows operating system – what they are and what they can do for you. Learn how to use shortcuts, modify the start menu, organize files and folders and work with Windows Explorer. Software and hardware installation, program set-up, backup and recovery are included.

• Hunterdon County

CAN DO WORK

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Disability Employment

• Middlesex County

Let’s Work For Good Inc.

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Disability Employment

• Ocean County

Compassion Cafe Employment and Job Training

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Disability Employment

• Burlington County

Operating Engineers Local 825 Apprenticeship Program

• Apprenticeship - Construction/Utilities

An apprenticeship program with the Operating Engineers Local 825 will prepare you to work as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic in the construction industry. The apprenticeship program is set up as a four-year program. There is a minimum of 144 hours of classroom and on-the-job, hands-on training each year. After the training, apprentices are available for work at the trade and must have approximately 1,500 hours of work experience each year before they can advance to the next level of apprenticeship.

• Atlantic County

Ironworkers Local 399 Apprenticeship Program

• Apprenticeship - Construction/Utilities

Applications for Local #399’s Ironworker Apprenticeship must be picked up in person and signed for at Local Union #399 Union Hall, between 8am and 12pm.

• Atlantic County

Inspired Threads Designers

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Disability Employment

Provides positive, meaningful employment for people with disabilities and those facing other barriers to employment by creating handcrafted upcycled products from fabric scraps that were headed to the trash.

• Atlantic County

Mudgirls Studios

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

MudGirls Studios is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities in art and entrepreneurship to economically disadvantaged and at-risk women by providing training and skills to transition out of poverty and onto a pathway of self-sufficiency. Through the creation and sale of functional art and aesthetic utilitarian objects women will gain a source of long-term supplemental income.

• Monmouth County

No Limits Cafe Suzanne Hatfield Training Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Disability Employment

The No Limits Cafe (NLC) Suzanne Hatfield Training Program helps adults with intellectual disabilities find meaningful employment and lead productive, successful lives.

• Camden County

Cosmetology

Credentials: Cosmetologist-Hairstylist License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

The cosmetology program consists of twelve hundred (1200) hours of ELITE instruction, including learning activities in the classroom to provide an exceptional learning environment. Students will be educated through various learning techniques which include, lectures, visual aids, demonstrations, and “hands-on” practical experiences on mannequins and component hair.

• Camden County

Barbering

Credentials: Barbering License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

The barbering program consists of nine hundred (900) hours of ELITE instruction to prepare students for the barbering industry. Full-time students enroll in a 6-month program and part-time students enroll in a 12-month program. During the first half of the course, the students learn through activities that take place in the classrooms to provide an exceptional learning environment. The second half of the program consists of learning activities that take place in the classrooms and clinic.

• Camden County

Natural Hair Care & Braiding

Credentials: Hair Braiding License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

This course, which is taught in English, consists of fifty (50) hours of instruction and is designed to ensure that the student strengthens their culturally infused skills, techniques, and knowledge of best safety practices to meet all NJ board licensing regulations. Students enroll in a part-time 2.5-month program.

• Camden County

Nail Technology

Credentials: Manicurist License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

Our Nail Technology program consists of three hundred (300) hours of ELITE instruction and is designed to prepare future manicurist/pedicurists to expand their skills within the industry. Students will learn the fundamentals of professional nail care and design including theory and practical subjects. Students enroll in a part-time program for the 17-week accelerated program.

• Camden County

NJ Cosmetology Teacher

Credentials: Teacher of Cosmetology-Hairstyling License

• Workforce Training - Cosmetology

The NJ Cosmetology Teacher program consists of five hundred (500) hours of ELITE instruction and is designed to prepare a licensed cosmetologist to teach all phases of the basic cosmetology curriculum in a licensed cosmetology institution. Students enroll in an accelerated 3.5-month program or a part-time 7-month program.

• Mercer County

Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Trades Apprenticeship

• Apprenticeship - Construction/Utilities

Apprenticeship in the Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Trades Local 89 will be 9,000 hours of on the job work experience, as well as 144 hours of related instruction in the school per year for 5 years.

• Monmouth County

IBEW Local 400 Electrical Apprenticeship Program

• Apprenticeship - Construction/Utilities

IBEW Local 400 provides a five-year electrical apprenticeship program. Information and application processing for the apprenticeship program are administered between 4pm and 6pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month (except Holidays).

• Ocean County

Partners In Skills Solutions

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Technology

Partners in Skills offers advanced Hi-Tech training, internship and employment placement. Partners in Skills aims to provide all women with access to a high level of education, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

• Hudson County

Family of Distinction Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The Community Outreach Team, Inc. (COT) fulfill its mission of supporting self-sufficiency for individuals and families, and focuses on building sustainable communities through an initiative called “Family of Distinction Program”. This program provides the following services: Strengthening Parenting Skills Adult Job Training and Education Programs After School & Summer Camp Programs A Recreational component that will provide gymnastics and other support programming

• Mercer County

We Make Enrichment Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Disability Employment

Instead of continuing to ask people with autism to adjust to traditional work environments, We Make built a workspace centered around the specific needs of persons with autism and their abilities. The goal is to give adults with autism a new sense of pride and purpose. To foster real careers instead of simply offering jobs. And to produce the kind of goods everyone can feel genuinely good about. As a safe, comfortable and nurturing work environment that’s part of a true manufacturing company, employees at We Make work with their hands in mini-teams to assemble and package small parts that will be used in vinyl fencing and railing products sold at leading home improvement stores.

• Salem County

Workplus

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Created in partnership with Cornell University, Mid-Atlantic’s signature program lays a foundation of basic job-seeking skills and then builds with a mix of interpersonal skills including communication techniques and decision-making skills. You'll learn about: how to write an effective and interview-catching resume, techniques on acing your interview, how to make the first day on the new job a success, the skills you need for conflict resolution, how to get along with your supervisors and co-workers, how to make better decisions, balancing your work and personal life. Mid-Atlantic’s support does not just stop once you have the resources you need for a successful job hunt. Mid-Atlantic has a vast network of companies that is eager to employ a Mid-Atlantic client. This network includes companies: Five Below Seabrook Best Buy JET (Walmart) Liscios Bakery KNF Cleanroom Products CST Pavers

• Salem County

Supported Employment

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Some clients need extra support in their journey to find employment. Funded by the New Jersey Division of Vocational and Rehabilitation Services and the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Supported Employment Program is designed to help individuals with psychiatric diagnosis find employment that fits into their life on either a full- or part-time basis. Program Specialists work personally with each client, and together they create an individualized career plan for optimal success.

• Salem County

ACRO™ – Academic, Career, Reentry Opportunity

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

ACRO has seen phenomenal success over its first three years. Working much like RESTORE , ACRO program takes place while a client is still incarcerated, providing them with needed skills that they can apply once released. Many ARCO clients earn certifications, including ServSafe Food Handler certifications, that help make them more employable.

• Salem County

SAFARI®

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

This is a multi-faceted program to assist ex-offenders and their families upon release from incarceration. The program operates in Salem, Cumberland and Gloucester counties. Mid-Atlantic States stands behind its proven formula of job readiness/job placement preparation with 5,500 clients assisted. Mid-Atlantic States has a program regardless of your current situation – disadvantaged, disabled, unemployed, previously incarcerated. They even offer Expungement services.

• Salem County

High School Equivalency Diploma

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Mid-Atlantic States boasts a near perfect pass rate for clients who have prepared with the on-line HSE preparation course GRAD. And once clients have completed the course, they can take their test right at the Pennsville location. In addition, Mid-Atlantic States is one of only a few organizations approved by the State of New Jersey to offer Mobile testing services.

• Salem County

Private Career School

Credentials: QuickBooks End User Certification, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), IC3

• Workforce Training - Computer Training, Technology

Mid-Atlantic States is a New Jersey Dept. of Education and Dept. of Labor approved Private Career School. As such, clients can earn certifications in several areas including Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, IC3 and Logistics (coming soon).

• Salem County

Forklift Certification

Credentials: Forklift Certification

• Workforce Training - Transportation/Logistics/Distribution (TLD)

Lifting Futures Forklift Training program meets the needs of the growing warehouse and distribution occupation in South Jersey, including Salem and Gloucester Counties. Experienced, certified forklift operators earn good wages and contribute to the overall profitability of a business through increased productivity and reduced occurrence of accidents. The program includes classroom instruction, hands-on training on five different pieces of equipment, training in a warehouse setting, and a safety standards certification.

• Salem County

ServSafe

Credentials: ServSafe Food Handler Certification

• Workforce Training - Hospitality

One of Mid-Atlantic’s more popular programs, the ServSafe certification program has helped hundreds of clients become more valuable employees or potential employees by having this food handling certificate. As required by the National Restaurant Association, ServSafe certified clients are more employable, particularly to small “mom and pop” food vendors throughout the South Jersey area.

• Camden County

The Helms Academy

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Goodwill’s Helms Academy provides a tuition free way for individuals to earn a high school diploma through a traditional testing route (GED/HiSET) and/or by attaining up to 30 college credits. Goodwill's collegiate partners include: Camden County College, Community College of Philadelphia, Ocean County College, Rowan College of South Jersey/Rowan University, Rutgers University and Temple University. Goodwill is a NJ State Approved HiSET Testing Center.

• Ocean County

The Helms Academy

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Goodwill’s Helms Academy provides a tuition free way for individuals to earn a high school diploma through a traditional testing route (GED/HiSET) and/or by attaining up to 30 college credits. Goodwill's collegiate partners include: Camden County College, Community College of Philadelphia, Ocean County College, Rowan College of South Jersey/Rowan University, Rutgers University and Temple University. Goodwill is a NJ State Approved HiSET Testing Center.

• Mercer County

The Helms Academy

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Goodwill’s Helms Academy provides a tuition free way for individuals to earn a high school diploma through a traditional testing route (GED/HiSET) and/or by attaining up to 30 college credits. Goodwill's collegiate partners include: Camden County College, Community College of Philadelphia, Ocean County College, Rowan College of South Jersey/Rowan University, Rutgers University and Temple University. Goodwill is a NJ State Approved HiSET Testing Center.

• Camden County

The Helms Academy

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Goodwill’s Helms Academy provides a tuition free way for individuals to earn a high school diploma through a traditional testing route (GED/HiSET) and/or by attaining up to 30 college credits. Goodwill's collegiate partners include: Camden County College, Community College of Philadelphia, Ocean County College, Rowan College of South Jersey/Rowan University, Rutgers University and Temple University. Goodwill is a NJ State Approved HiSET Testing Center.

• Somerset County

The Helms Academy

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Goodwill’s Helms Academy provides a tuition free way for individuals to earn a high school diploma through a traditional testing route (GED/HiSET) and/or by attaining up to 30 college credits. Goodwill's collegiate partners include: Camden County College, Community College of Philadelphia, Ocean County College, Rowan College of South Jersey/Rowan University, Rutgers University and Temple University. Goodwill is a NJ State Approved HiSET Testing Center.

• Mercer County

My Career Advisor

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

A free online career services platform offering a diverse range of services accessible to individuals worldwide. At zero cost, gain access to: community resources career assessments computer & soft skill trainings connections to job leads interview skills development job postings job search strategies

• Camden County

Digital Skills Training

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Hospitality

Provides foundational and advanced skills by focusing on the “how to of using technology, digital skills and software. Certification preparation delivered for various programs. Programming includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Northstar Digital Literacy, Skills2Succeed, and GCF Learn Free.

• Mercer County

Digital Skills Training

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Hospitality

Provides foundational and advanced skills by focusing on the “how to of using technology, digital skills and software. Certification preparation delivered for various programs. Programming includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Northstar Digital Literacy, Skills2Succeed, and GCF Learn Free.

• Camden County

Digital Skills Training

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Hospitality

Provides foundational and advanced skills by focusing on the “how to of using technology, digital skills and software. Certification preparation delivered for various programs. Programming includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Northstar Digital Literacy, Skills2Succeed, and GCF Learn Free.

• Somerset County

Digital Skills Training

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Hospitality

Provides foundational and advanced skills by focusing on the “how to of using technology, digital skills and software. Certification preparation delivered for various programs. Programming includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Northstar Digital Literacy, Skills2Succeed, and GCF Learn Free.

• Camden County

Forklift Certification Program

Credentials: Forklift Certification

• Workforce Training - Transportation/Logistics/Distribution (TLD)

Intensive one day training session on safely operating three and four wheel counter-balanced lift trucks. Upon successful completion, participants receive a three year certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Mercer County

Forklift Certification Program

Credentials: Forklift Certification

• Workforce Training - Transportation/Logistics/Distribution (TLD)

Intensive one day training session on safely operating three and four wheel counter-balanced lift trucks. Upon successful completion, participants receive a three year certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Camden County

Forklift Certification Program

Credentials: Forklift Certification

• Workforce Training - Transportation/Logistics/Distribution (TLD)

Intensive one day training session on safely operating three and four wheel counter-balanced lift trucks. Upon successful completion, participants receive a three year certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Somerset County

Forklift Certification Program

Credentials: Forklift Certification

• Workforce Training - Transportation/Logistics/Distribution (TLD)

Intensive one day training session on safely operating three and four wheel counter-balanced lift trucks. Upon successful completion, participants receive a three year certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Camden County

CDL-B Training

Credentials: Class B CDL, Passenger Endorsement (P)

• Workforce Training - Transportation/Logistics/Distribution (TLD)

Provides both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to prepare participants to become licensed school bus drivers. Graduates attain Class B driver with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements, making them eligible to drive school buses, commercial buses, limos, and delivery trucks. If you are a PA SNAP participant, you will most likely qualify at no cost.

• Mercer County

CDL-B Training

Credentials: Class B CDL, Passenger Endorsement (P)

• Workforce Training - Transportation/Logistics/Distribution (TLD)

Provides both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to prepare participants to become licensed school bus drivers. Graduates attain Class B driver with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements, making them eligible to drive school buses, commercial buses, limos, and delivery trucks. If you are a PA SNAP participant, you will most likely qualify at no cost.

• Camden County

CDL-B Training

Credentials: Class B CDL, Passenger Endorsement (P)

• Workforce Training - Transportation/Logistics/Distribution (TLD)

Provides both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to prepare participants to become licensed school bus drivers. Graduates attain Class B driver with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements, making them eligible to drive school buses, commercial buses, limos, and delivery trucks. If you are a PA SNAP participant, you will most likely qualify at no cost.

• Somerset County

CDL-B Training

Credentials: Class B CDL, Passenger Endorsement (P)

• Workforce Training - Transportation/Logistics/Distribution (TLD)

Provides both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to prepare participants to become licensed school bus drivers. Graduates attain Class B driver with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements, making them eligible to drive school buses, commercial buses, limos, and delivery trucks. If you are a PA SNAP participant, you will most likely qualify at no cost.

• Camden County

Member For Life Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Graduates can come back to Goodwill at any point in their lives for additional employment assistance, as needed.

Ed2Go

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Goodwill is partnered with EdtoGo to offer hundreds of online certification programs. The course catalog ranges from career and certification training https://careertraining.ed2go.com/goodwillnj/ to personal and professional development with a focus on transferable skills. https://www.ed2go.com/goodwillnj/.

Coursera

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Goodwill provides scholarship opportunities for personal and professional certifications online through Cousera to individuals who have been previously incarcerated; veterans and military spouses; and youth and young adults (ages 14-24; parental consent required).

Career Connection

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Goodwill provides career exploration and counseling, resume preparation, job search and placement assistance, and financial literacy guidance. Interpersonal skills training and workshops available to all job seekers and employers.

Helmets2HardHats (H2H)

• Apprenticeship - Construction/Utilities

This program is designed to help transitioning military personnel, National Guardsman and Reservists find careers in the building and construction industry.

• Hudson County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Hudson County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Hudson County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Hudson County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Hudson County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Essex County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Hunterdon County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Morris County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Hudson County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Morris County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Morris County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Morris County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Morris County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.