Free Summer Day Camp for Kids at Project Self-Sufficiency

 

Children ages 4 – 10 are invited to participate in Project Vacation, Monday, July 15th – Friday, July 19th, 9:00 a.m. – noon, at Project Self-Sufficiency.  This year’s Project Vacation “What will I be When I Grow Up: Jobs in Our Community” will use fun activities, games, crafts, and special guest presentations to explore the varied responsibilities and careers available to today’s young people.  The program is free and open to the public, but space is limited, and advance registration is required.  Project Vacation will take place at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Community Education Center, which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.  Project Vacation is a program of the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency.  To register, or to find out more information about the summer activities for families at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.  Additional information is available at www.projectselfsufficiency.org.

Supporting Teen Parents: Job Training and Driver Education

 

Teens and young adults who are pregnant or parenting can get help with job training, driver’s education, parenting classes, and case management through the Bridges to Employing Youth Program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency. While working towards parenting and employment goals, enrolled students can access supportive services offered by the agency, such as job skills training and parenting classes, while receiving behind-the-wheel coursework, obtaining a learner’s permit, and preparing for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Knowledge Test.  Free transportation and childcare are available to all participants, in addition to access to the food pantry, legal assistance and education, help with career goals, and financial literacy training. After the 4-week course, program participants are poised to move on to higher education, unsubsidized employment, occupational training, apprenticeships, or military service.  The Bridges to Employment program operates Tuesday and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the agency’s Newton campus.

 

“The Bridges to Employing Youth program offers a unique combination of educational, employment and case management services which can transform the future of our students and their families,” explains Deborah Berry-Toon, Project Self-Sufficiency’s Executive Director. 

 

Eligibility for the Bridges to Employing Youth program is based on age, pregnancy or parenting status, and employment needs.  Academic services are provided to those who have already achieved a high school diploma but require basic skills remediation.  Those who do not need educational services focus on employability and parenting skills. All students are eligible for driver’s education training. A monthly stipend is provided for attendance.

 

The Bridges to Employing Youth Program is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development.  Those who are interested in learning more about the Bridges to Employing Youth initiative at Project Self-Sufficiency are encouraged to register online at www.projectselfsufficiency.org or call 973-940-3500.

 

Free Job Training for Women

 

Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a free, 8-week training program for women, including lessons in computer skills, job search methods, and interview techniques, along with on-the-job training at community work sites on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., from July 9^th – August 29^th.  All classes will take place at the agency’s campus which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.  Worksites will be located throughout the county and hours will be dependent upon the employer’s needs. Interested participants are encouraged to attend an Open House to learn more about the program and complete an application.  Open Houses will be held at Project Self-Sufficiency at 10:00 a.m., June 7^th and 17^th, and June 13^th, 5:00 p.m.

 

The comprehensive Summer Office Skills program prepares participants to seek entry-level office administrative positions.  In addition to computer skills training, participants will receive classroom instruction and obtain work experience at a community employment site, which will further prepare participants for success in the job market.  The time in the classroom is devoted to career instruction, life skills training, and interviewing strategies.  Over the years, Project Self Sufficiency has partnered with a variety of local businesses, non-profit organizations, and government entities to provide participants with externship opportunities.  Participants gain real-life work experience while honing the computer skills they have received as part of the agency’s training programs. 

 

The Summer Office Skills program is free and open to Project Self-Sufficiency participants.  Interested women must apply and be accepted into the program.  To become a participant, or to apply for the free Summer Office Skills program, visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org or call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500.