October is Global Diversity Awareness Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the values, contributions, and diversity of cultures and communities around the world.

It reminds us of the positive impact a diverse workforce can have on society.

Throughout the year, as part of our extensive services, JVS of MetroWest helps people from various countries prepare to become US citizens. We also offer three levels of classes to assist foreign-born individuals in learning English.

Discover the full range of services offered by the JVS Education & Literacy department, including our Citizenship and English as a Second Language classes, at: jvsnj.org/services/education-literacy

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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: jvsnj.org/disability-services

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Shana Tova!

Wishing those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a happy and healthy New Year.

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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: jvsnj.org/registration-for-services.

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: jvsnj.org/education-literacy/#cep

↩️ 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.

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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://jvsnj.org/disability-services/.

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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: jvsnj.org/registration-for-services

Or, call (862) 704-2252, or email adultschool@jvsnj.org.

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: jvsnj.org/education-literacy/#esl

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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 adultschool@jvsnj.org.

To learn more about the Adult Basic Education program, please visit: jvsnj.org/education-literacy/#abe

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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://jvsnj.org/training-opportunities/ to learn more about our training programs.

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