Employment

Work First NJ – Job Readiness Training

The program provides employment directed activities to equip adults receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or General Assistance (GA) and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits with the tools and skills necessary to obtain and retain employment.

Participants develop:

Conflict resolution and cognitive skills

Oral communication

Time management skills

Emphasis is placed on professional dress and demeanor, interviewing skills, work ethic as well as interpersonal and teamwork skills. Participants identify their personal qualities, strengths, and weaknesses in order to develop a career assessment. At the conclusion of the 4-week program, participants will have created an effective resume and refined interviewing skills.

Our focus is to empower underserved communities so they can grow in their professional field. We offer resume-building services, professional orientation, interview coaching, job search, skills workshops, and the opportunity to pursue higher education.

Those eligible to participate in this program must be referred by the Monmouth County Board of Social Services.