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Union College of Union County, NJ
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DescriptionAbout this Learning Opportunity
The Union County College Center for Economic and Workforce Development is proposing to provide Work First New Jersey TANF participants who have not received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency and who need to participate in an educational activity that is related to a specific occupation, job or job offer. This 15-hour per week activity will combine educational services with to work activities that will:
Assess their basic skills, English proficiency, computer literacy and the attainability of educational and occupational goals.
Develop attainable educational and career goals.
Encourage participants to develop their English proficiency, their basic skills or prepare them for the General Education Diploma so they can better reach their career goals.
Encourage participants to engage or volunteer in community initiatives and services.
Encourage participants to develop appropriate skills that will help them find and keep jobs.
CEWD will provide a 15- hour per week non-core educational service together with a 20-hour per week core CWEP activity that together are designed to support the development of job and educational skills for TANF participants who have not received a high school diploma, or earned a certificate of high school equivalency or who need to develop their English proficiency. This combination of service will allow the participant to better develop needed skills in order to find and maintain employment.
Quick FactsDetails about this Learning Opportunity
CostDetailed cost breakdown of the Learning Opportunity
| Total Cost | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,500 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Books & Materials | $0 |
| Supplies & Tools | $0 |
| Other | $0 |
Location and Contact DetailsGeographic and contact information for this Learning Opportunity
Union College of Union County, NJ
40 West Jersey Street
Center For Economic & Workforce Development
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Marlene Loff
Interim Director, Center for Economic & Workforce
(908) 527-7243
Instructional ProgramsType of material covered by the Learning Opportunity
Associated Occupations and IndustriesExplore the occupations below to learn more
Support ServicesSupport services provided for the Learning Opportunity
Offerings subject to change – contact the provider to verify these services are still available
How to get fundingYou may be eligible for funding for certain training opportunities
New Jersey residents who meet eligibility criteria can receive funding to train for the following in-demand occupations: In-Demand Occupations List For more details about tuition assistance and to apply, visit the
One Stop Career Centersor learn more about
Tuition AssistanceDescriptionAbout this Learning Opportunity
The Union County College Center for Economic and Workforce Development is proposing to provide Work First New Jersey TANF participants who have not received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency and who need to participate in an educational activity that is related to a specific occupation, job or job offer. This 15-hour per week activity will combine educational services with to work activities that will:
Assess their basic skills, English proficiency, computer literacy and the attainability of educational and occupational goals.
Develop attainable educational and career goals.
Encourage participants to develop their English proficiency, their basic skills or prepare them for the General Education Diploma so they can better reach their career goals.
Encourage participants to engage or volunteer in community initiatives and services.
Encourage participants to develop appropriate skills that will help them find and keep jobs.
CEWD will provide a 15- hour per week non-core educational service together with a 20-hour per week core CWEP activity that together are designed to support the development of job and educational skills for TANF participants who have not received a high school diploma, or earned a certificate of high school equivalency or who need to develop their English proficiency. This combination of service will allow the participant to better develop needed skills in order to find and maintain employment.
Quick FactsDetails about this Learning Opportunity
Instructional ProgramsType of material covered by the Learning Opportunity
Associated Occupations and IndustriesExplore the occupations below to learn more
How to get fundingYou may be eligible for funding for certain training opportunities
New Jersey residents who meet eligibility criteria can receive funding to train for the following in-demand occupations: In-Demand Occupations List For more details about tuition assistance and to apply, visit the
One Stop Career Centersor learn more about
Tuition AssistanceCostDetailed cost breakdown of the Learning Opportunity
| Total Cost | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,500 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Books & Materials | $0 |
| Supplies & Tools | $0 |
| Other | $0 |
Location and Contact DetailsGeographic and contact information for this Learning Opportunity
Union College of Union County, NJ
40 West Jersey Street
Center For Economic & Workforce Development
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Marlene Loff
Interim Director, Center for Economic & Workforce
(908) 527-7243
Support ServicesSupport services provided for the Learning Opportunity
Offerings subject to change – contact the provider to verify these services are still available