Professional Development

Upcoming Opportunities (From https://bit.ly/jcareacurrentopps)

Compact List of Online Professional Development Options

1. • Online Training (Live workshops)

     • Brainfuse JobNow eLearning - Job coaching every day from 2pm-11pm, free with a JCFPL (Jersey City Free Public Library) card.  Resume support, test prep and other resources available as well.  

     • http://gwvirtualcampus.org/ - Facilitated professional development skills applicable to workforce development

     • https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/ - Facilitated workshops for essential office skills, if needed

     • Monthly facilitated workshops by ResumeScripter on topics for workforce professionals, such as this one on intergenerational bias

   • Online (at your own pace) - familiarization with various tools to utilize for finding a career path and workforce development

     • Metrix SkillUp America

     • Free Work Tutorials at GCFGlobal

     • Niche Academy - JCFPL videos on demand, some are workforce related

     • O*NET Interest Profiler at My Next Move

     • Interest Assessment | CareerOneStop

     • Work Values Matcher Assessment | Careers | CareerOneStop 

     • http://16personalities.com/ - personality indexer to link to desirable professions

     • O*NET OnLine – occupational information and free skills/strengths assessments

     • SkillsBuild (ibm.com) - Professional Development training courses, sign up as an "adult learner"

ONLINE ON-DEMAND TRAINING (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Goodwill Virtual Career Services (LIVE CLASSES) - Every week, Goodwill Industries Big-Bend Inc hosts live, facilitated workshops for job seekers. Sign up for one (or more!) of the online workshops below at http://gwvirtualcampus.org/.  Once registered, you will receive multiple reminders leading up to the event, along with the link to log in on Zoom.

Metrix Learning – Video tutorials for professional advancement https://bit.ly/skillupnjmetrixlearning

Information on obtaining a CDL and medical clearance for CDL licensing: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/drivertopics/cdl.htm  OR  https://dmv.ny.gov/org/get-cdl

DCR Anti-Discrimination Trainings (LIVE CLASSES) – See topics here and register for individual classes 

CareerBuilder 100,000 careers initiative: A partnership between CareerBuilder and iHeartRadio’s Black Information Network to connect 100,000 Black job seekers who are looking to advance their careers with employers. Schedule Your Free Coaching Session

Professionalism Videos: from John Eric Jacobsen on work etiquette and standing out

o   John Eric Jacobsen - "Creating a Great 1st Impression!"

o   John Eric Jacobsen - "6 Disastrous Handshake Blunders"

Take Generation USA’s 3-minute quiz to discover the best tech-career path for you: https://usa.generation.org/which-generation-program-quiz

NJDOL One-Stop Career Centers: Expanded Remote Services: https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/virtualonestops.shtml

o    NJDOL One-Stop Career Services Center Request for appointments:  https://bit.ly/NJ-Career-Services

Articles of Interest

• How to say no: Learning How to Say No | Coach Connect 

NETWORKING EVENTS

• Community Networking Association of Hudson County Meetings - 3rd Wednesday of Every Month https://linktr.ee/CNAofHudson 

• Food and Shelter Coalition of Hudson County Meetings - Email trendaross45@gmail.com  

RESOURCES FOR ENTREPENEURS & SMALL BUSINESSES

·         Revised COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Employers and Employees Unvaccinated workers in school districts and childcare settings in New Jersey are no longer required to undergo routine COVID-19 testing as of August 15th, 2022. As of September 1st, 2022, unvaccinated state employees and state contractors will no longer be required to undergo routine COVID-19 testing. Covered workers in health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings are still required to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including the first booster dose for which they are eligible.  Employers may continue, at their discretion, to impose more stringent vaccination or testing requirements on their workers.

·         Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal help in civil (non-criminal) matters to income eligible individuals and families. They serve Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. They focus on all areas of civil legal aid, including housing and evictions, public benefits, domestic violence and divorce, bankruptcy, consumer debt, and so much more. To see their full list of services, click here to visit the Services page.

·         Get Support Preparing for Government Contracts - Minority- and women-owned small businesses and other small businesses can become more competitive for government contracts after completing the Small Business Bonding Readiness Assistance Program (SBBRAP). SBBRAP is an 8-week virtual program that prepares businesses to obtain bonds, which are required for many government contracts. 

·         Women in the Workplace 2022: Lean-In Report https://leanin.org/women-in-the-workplace/2022

·         New and Updated Civil Rights Poster Requirements for New Jersey Businesses — In effect as of August 1st, 2022

·         Rising Tide Capital - Community Business Academy to help start or grow your own business. 

o To learn more about our Community Business Academy, check out RTC’s videos!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buQTtmxb5VA

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VichV24R4xk

·         The Entrepreneurship as a Second Chance (ESC) initiative offers formerly incarcerated, or court-involved individuals the opportunity to explore re-entry into society through business ownership. In addition to intensive entrepreneurial training, two years of one-on-one mentoring, and business plan development, ESC provides participants with the necessary tools for success. Apply & Learn More Here