Our Services

Vocational education and training are classroom training combined with hands-on training, providing youth with a complete understanding of concepts in their field and how to carry out the duties of their trade. We offer a path that imparts the skills and knowledge needed to work in a given occupation through our partner schools.

Here is a short list of our agency offerings: Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Cosmetology, CNA/LPN, HVAC/Plumbing, IT, Coding. To explore more options visit here.

The Transitional program aims to provide educational opportunities, such as post-secondary training/ vocational education and job attainment services to high school seniors looking to jumpstart their careers. Youth are engaged in soft skills training to help transition to self-sufficient living. Apply here.

Let's talk Money! Financial Literacy provides youth information on the resources and tools needed to build a financially fit future. Our curriculum is designed to enable based practices that support participants in learning how to effectively manage spending, credit, and debt, including student loans, initiate checking and savings accounts at banks, and make informed financial decisions. Schedule a session now.

The Career Pathways program exposes and prepares enrolled CTE students for careers in high labor market demand occupation. Over the course of eight months, youth participate in occupational training, postsecondary education, career and academic advising, and supportive services to help advance and market individuals within a specific occupation or occupational cluster.

The re-engagement program helps court-involved, out-of-school and unemployed youth, ages 16 to 24, get back on the path to self-sufficiency through the development of job skills and career pathway planning. Youth are engaged in meaningful life skills activities to challenge their critical thinking and charge positive community involvement. Apply here.

The Newark Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a six-week summer experience that offers youth ages 14-24 the opportunity to gain exposure to the world of work, and develop important skills focused on work readiness, leadership development and financial literacy. SYEP’s mission is to contribute to the development of Newark's next generation of leaders by helping them understand what is possible, and envision a future of personal and professional success. Apply here.

The workplace readiness (soft skills) workshops are a comprehensive 120-hour curriculum offered throughout the school year to help Newark residents enter the workforce with a foundation of skills that apply across a wide range of positions.

Workshops include: Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Mock Interviews, Communications, Time Management, Job Search Basics & Essentials.

The mentoring program is designed to facilitate continual learning and development to Juniors and Seniors that have 2.5 GPA and are interested in a career in leadership and human services.

Training includes: Networking, Marketing & Advertisement, Coaching, Accountability.