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
This Academy offers sessions and courses designed to train participants in the skills and tools for success in particular trades.
Provider: EEB - Entrepreneurship & Equity in Brewing
instagram: @eebtraining
Description: Each participant will learn the fundamentals of craft brewing and the basis of entrepreneurship. The 10-week course will incorporate hands-on craft brewing, a product marketing competition, resume assistance, career assessment, and internship/apprenticeship opportunities.
Audience: This class is appropriate for adults interested in any/all the following topics: Craft Brewing, Entrepreneurship Fundamentals, Hospitality, Career Exploration.
Date/Days:
Saturday, March 26
To apply to the program, send people to this link: https://form.jotform.com/213426338978164
Time(s): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Duration: 180 minutes
Location: Onsite at EEB -
Four City Brewing Company
55 S. Essex Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
Contact Name: Roger Apollon & Joe Mettle
Contact Email: roger@fourcitybrewing.com, jmettle@eebtraining.com
Contact Phone: 646-825-0146, 973-280-9264
Provider: NPower
Website: https://www.npower.org/
Description: To provide technology related tools and resources for underserved communities
Audience: Young Adults 18-26 and Veteran/Veteran Spouses
Date/Days: TBD: Monday - Friday
Time(s): Self-paced
Duration: 45 minutes
Contact Name: Terrance Ruffin
Contact Email: terrance.ruffin@npower.org
Contact Phone: 862-334-5580
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: Goode Education Group Private Career School
Description: Did you know that you may be eligible to receive a career training tuition grant? Local One-Stop Career Centers are awarding residents of Essex County tuition grants which allow them to receive job skills training and an industry-recognized credential.
Audience: This course is designed for all adults and Orange High School seniors and or/recent graduates.
Date/Days:
Information Session 1: Thursday, April 7
Information Session 2: Thursday, May 12
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9803758597
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Contact Name: Dr. Juail Goode
Contact Email: training@goodeeducationgroup.com
Contact Phone: 908-367-3939 ext. 2
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Program Director, CBA
Title: Community Business Academy
Provider: Rising Tide Capital
Website: https://www.risingtidecapital.org/
Description: To transform lives and communities through entrepreneurship.
Audience: This class is appropriate for all adults
Date/Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Time(s): Self-Paced
Duration: 120 minutes
Contact Name: Jessenia Silverio
Contact Email: jessenia@risingtidecapital.org
Contact Phone: 201-432-4316 Ext 115
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)