St. Joseph Social Service Center, Elizabeth, NJ
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
  • Class time covers both job readiness skills and computer skills.
  • Classes are generally held Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
  • Each session is five weeks long, with 100 hours of instruction and individual computer lab time.
  • Classes have an average of 10 students.
  • Students receive a Certificate of Completion.

OUR TEAM
  • We currently have a total of 22 qualified instructors and business professionals delivering the program on a volunteer basis.
  • The Program Director and Assistant Director handle administration and job development.
  • All instructors have real-world and hands-on business experience.
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TRAINING PROGRAM

COMPUTER SKILLS
Build basic competencies in:
  • Keyboard skills
  • Microsoft Word & Excel and an overview of Microsoft Power Point
Use of the Internet for:
  • Email
  • Job Searching
  • Job Applications
  • Social & Professional Networking

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JOB READINESS SKILLS
Grow students' techniques in:
  • Skills Identification
  • Interviewing effectiveness
  • Resume Writing
  • Professional Networking
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Mathematics
  • English Grammar

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Project Ready is made possible by Summit Area Public Foundation and PSEG Foundation.

St. Joseph Social Service Center 
Email: info@sjeliz.org
118 Division St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201  ~ Tel: 
908.354.5456   ~   FAX: 908.354.1433