The Orange Public Schools seeks to educate and empower families as advocates and lifelong learners committed to improving the overall health and well-being of children and our community. Our free and reduced-price workshops offer parents a range of experiences across various topics. Courses will be accessible to parents via this online registration system. We invite parents, families, and the Orange Community interested in attending courses/workshops to apply here. All applications will be reviewed upon submission with quick feedback on acceptance status.
Workforce Development Academy
January 2023 - May 2023
This Academy offers sessions and courses designed to train participants in the skills and tools for success in particular trades.
Provider: New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program
Course Number: WF100023
Course Title: Manufacturing Career Pathways Electives
Course Description: The following training will help to provide an introduction to career pathways in Manufacturing, Logistics and or Supply Chain industries. The Learning objectives from these training modules will provide solid foundations in Safety, Process and Procedure, Quality, and Maintenance Awareness. Upon successful completion, individuals will be certified by a national body, the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC). Additional national certifications and credentialing are also available.
Course requirements: Internet accessibility
Audience/format: Adults only, online/in-person
Class Frequency: Self-paced instruction, Eight 120-minute sessions
Class Day(s): Self-Paced Program
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Duration: 120-minutes
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Larry Banks
Contact Number: Tel. 973-664-7795
Email address: lbanks@njmep.org
Website address: NJmep.org
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: Goode Education Group
Course Number: WF101023 - Closed
Course Title: Clean Energy Jobs and Other Workforce Training Opportunities
Course Description: This course will provide individuals with the necessary training and skills for clean energy employment opportunities
Course requirements: Internet accessibility
Audience/format: Virtual
Class Frequency: One 45-minute sessions
Class Day(s): Monday
March 20, 2023
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Duration: 45-minutes
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Jolitina Prophete
Contact Number: 908-367-3939
Email address: jgoode@goodeeducationgroup.com
Website address: www.goodeeducationgroup.com
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: Earl Brown Education Consulting
Course Number: WF102023 - Closed
Course Title: Parents Pursing a Post-Secondary Degrees and Career Credentials
Course Description: This course is designed to help parents who may not have completed post-secondary education and direct them to resources to attain important credentials for new career opportunities.
Course requirements: Internet accessibility
Audience/format: Adults only (online/in-person)
Class Frequency: One 90 minute-session
Class Day(s): Monday, February 13, 2023
Time(s): 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Duration: 90-minute session
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Earl Brown
Contact Number: (862) 754-9777
Email address: earl@ebedconsulting.com
Website address: www.ededc.com/ParentUniversity
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: Earl Brown Education Consulting
Course Number: WF103023 - Closed
Course Title: Career Development and Professional Advancement Parent Program
Course Description: The course is designed to help parents develop structured career plans, identify career interests and how to better manage career goals.
Course requirements: Internet accessibility
Audience/format: Adults only (online/in-person)
Class Frequency: One 90 minute-session
Class Day(s): Saturday, February 4, 2023
Time(s): 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Duration: One 90-minute session
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Earl Brown
Contact Number: (862) 754-9777
Email address: earl@ebedconsulting.com
Website address: www.ededc.com/ParentUniversity
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)