Training Programs (All ages)

Year Up  (Age 18-29 only) Year Up is a free job training programs that focuses on careers in Tech, Business, and Finance. Our program design trains students in industry specific skills, while also providing students with internships at today’s best companies. Learn more at yearup.org https://bit.ly/yu-jcha

• Eligibility Guidelines:  

• 18-29 Years Old

• Have a High School Diploma or GED

• Eligible to work in the US

• Available five days a week (M-F) for the entire duration of the program

• Within commuting distance of Year Up

• Cannot have earned a Bachelor’s degree

• Consumer Banking (Wallstreet NYC) - 2 months learning, 3 months internship

• Business Fundamentals (College Option) - 1 semester learning, 1 semester internship

• IT Helpdesk (College Option) - 1 semester learning, 1 semester internship

• Application Development (Wallstreet NYC) - 6 months learning, 6 months internship

• IT Helpdesk (Wallstreet NYC) - 6 months learning, 6 months internship

• Investment Operations (Wallstreet NYC) - 4 months learning, 6 months internship

Goode Education Group

• Online Certification Courses

  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

  • Child Development Associate

  • Certified Pharmacy Tech

• Clean Energy Jobs:  https://www.goodeeducationgroup.com/pseg

  • The GEG Clean Energy Employment and Training Grant is geared to engage eligible individuals from New Jersey's overburdened communities who possess a keen interest in pursuing careers in the clean energy sector. This initiative encompasses a comprehensive array of essential employment and training services, including workforce readiness, financial literacy instruction, wrap-around supportive services, job coaching, and job placement support, all meticulously designed to facilitate their seamless entry into the dynamic clean energy workforce.

  • Furthermore, the grant brings forth the prospect of delving deeper into more specialized employment and training services, including occupation-specific skills training leading to industry-recognized certifications. It also opens doors to needs-based On-the-Job Training (OJT) placements with employers, including our esteemed grant partner PSEG, with the overarching goal of assisting participants in transitioning into sustainable, unsubsidized employment. 

• Text INFO to 908-367-3939 for more information.

HCCC Gateway to Innovation: Finance and Technology Program- If you are interested in joining a finance and technology certificate course with wraparound career development services, please attend the information sessions about the program and career services.  

• Information Session Invite Link:​ https://tinyurl.com/Gateway-to-Innovation-FinTech

• Interest Form: https://tinyurl.com/Gateway-2-Innovation-Program

• Point of Contact: Laurice Dukes, Associate Director of Gateway to Innovation, Continuing Education & Workforce Development, Hudson County Community College, Email: Ldukes@hccc.edu

CFBNJ – Culinary and Warehousing training programs:  https://cfbnj.org/job-training-programs/

• Free accelerated certification programs with stipend, transportation vouchers, experience & more! 

• Food Service Academy: FSTA

  • The FSTA program is a 14-week program instructed by our professional chefs that will teach 4 weeks of Culinary, 4 weeks of Baking, 1 week of Bulk Production, 2 weeks of Hybrid (these classes go over Life skills- goal setting, time management, etc, resume building, interview skills, financial literacy, and nutrition education), and 1 week of externship. Our students are instructed and have the opportunity to become certified in the Managerial level of ServSafe.

• Warehouse Job Training: WLTA

  • The WLTA program is an 8-week program and is a great hands-on experience for those who would like to enter or continue their career in Warehouse operations. The students will be certified in Forklift, Palette Jack and the Lean Six Sigma Yellow-belt. Our WLTA students are also included in the life-skills, resume building, interview skills, financial literacy, and nutrition education classes. 

• Both programs are full time Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at our location in Hillside (31 Evans Terminal Rd, Hillside, NJ)  

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

• Multiple upcoming info sessions: Register at https://bit.ly/rtc-joinus

• Questions? Contact Jessenia Silverio at jessenia@risingtidecapital.org or 201-600-5937

• To learn more about our Community Business Academy, check out RTC’s videos! Link 1, Link 2

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NPower -  NPower’s Tech Fundamentals Program is a FREE, 23-week training program with virtual instruction for young adults age 18-26 or military veterans/spouses. 

• Classes are held 9-1pm or 2-6pm EST, Monday-Friday in a hybrid format (some in-person days required).  

• Info: Contact Terrance by emailing admissionsnewjersey@npower.org.  

• Apply at https://www.npower.org/apply-tf/

Prologis Community Workforce Initiative (Logistics Online Training) - this fast, free online training program designed to prepare you for today’s jobs in the warehousing and distribution industry. Providing crucial insights into supply-chain logistics, it will enhance your skills and prepare you for an exciting career in one of the fastest growing industries in today’s global economy. Are you interested in learning more about warehousing, distribution and logistics? https://bit.ly/NAprologisTDL

Job Corps – Free All-Included Campus Learning Program for 16–24-year-olds in Edison NJ.

o   New Video highlighting fresh Opportunities (YouTube Video, info starts at 3-minute mark)

o   Students enrolled every week!

o   Contact Julia Gibson for more information at 732-421-1848

COOP Digital Apprenticeship Program– for under-salaried recent college graduates.  View interest form

1. We are thrilled to announce the new Financial Services track to our program, which will offer a unique opportunity to connect data analytics and forecasting skills with the financial services sector. For our initial cohort, we are bringing on 32 passionate individuals ready to learn more about this sector and leverage their entrepreneurial mindset. 

2. For the first time since 2020, we will offer a hybrid cohort option for those interested in a mix of in-person and remote learning. Our location will be in downtown Manhattan and will allow our COOPers to build faster connections with their colleagues and coaches and get real-time support for their lessons. Hybrid cohorts will meet 25% in-person (1x a week) and 75%  virtually.

Greater Newark Doula Cooperative - Free 10-Week Virtual Training Program: Click here to learn more & apply.  Contact Community Doula Supervisor, Angela Lessa, ALessa@pmch.org.

JVS - Certified Pharmacy Technician 10-week Program: Get more information here

Faith Home Healthcare: “We are looking to hire CHHAs (if the home health aides need certification we do offer certification classes at our office located in Fairfield, NJ), LPNs, Social Worker and RNs. Our company offers competitive pay. In addition, employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to receive free vision, dental, and life insurance. Email resume to: Mookie@Faithcareus.com”

o   Contact: Mukesh Patel, 271 US Highway 46, Suite B 201, Fairfield, NJ 07004, Cell (973) 897-8667, Office (973) 244-2465 / (973) 244-2480, Email mukeshpatel@faithcareus.com, web www.faithcareus.com

NJ PAY-IT-FORWARD – Loan Forgiveness for Select Training Programs:  Click here to learn more

• Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a 10-month, part-time, online course that can be financed through NJ Pay It Forward loans. To enroll, register here or call (973) 688-5050.

• The Nursing Program at Hudson County Community College is a two-year, full-time program that can be financed through NJ Pay It Forward loans. To enroll, register here or call (201) 360-4754.