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2018 Youth Workforce Fund
$3.75 million fund to increase access to apprenticeships, internships and vocational training for youth across the United States Livingston, NJ (October 30, 2018) – The Citi Foundation recently announced that Jersey Cares has been awarded a $250,000 grant from their 2018 Youth Workforce Fund, a national initiative that is supporting community organizations in key cities…
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Who is Care of the Park?
Who is Care of the Park will be a recurring series aimed at painting a picture of the people that make the program possible. From star volunteers to Park staff, this series will shine a light on who is Care of the Park and why they give back. Emily Guo is a high school senior…
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By Women, For Women
Nestled in the heart of Elizabeth, New Jersey lies a hidden gem dedicated to empowering local women through skills training and development. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 2003, Josephine’s Place is a safe space for women that seeks to provide free services ranging from Computer Skills workshops to support groups for any local…
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Making Time to Make A Difference
With school back in session, we understand that it can be hard to balance both academics and community service. New schedules, new courses, it’s a lot to take in! For Jersey Cares Project Coordinator and Rutgers New Brunswick Senior, Dominick DiCarlo, civic engagement is a vital part of his college experience. Looking for ways to…
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Making A Difference: Before I Go…A Word of Thanks!
Fellows of the Citi Pathways to Progress Project Coordinator Fellowship finalize their internship experience with a Demonstration Day in which students have the opportunity to present on their experience working with one of our partner nonprofit organizations. At this stage in the internship program, students have completed all of their requirements and have finished the…
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Leaders Who Mentor Future Trailblazers
Before starting the Project Coordinator Fellowship at Jersey Cares, Elida Abreu was wading through a pool of uneasiness. However, with her mentor’s advisement, she championed a job interview and has a renewed confidence. Jersey Cares’ 10-week internship program provides more than just an internship experience with diverse assignments. The program offers an opportunity for interns…
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Can You Paint a Project Management Room With Your Genius Gifts?
The new and exciting Jersey Cares Project Coordinator Fellowship exposes our young people to workforce trainings, internships & employment opportunities. Case in point: a recent Workforce Development Training session at Prudential Financial, Inc. in the heart of downtown Newark, where students from Rutgers, NJIT and ECC learned about Project Management and Leadership Competencies. Nervous students…
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Denise Beckles – International Women’s Day
Denise Beckles Director, Vocational Services The Arc Middlesex County What inspired you to get involved? The People. They are some of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met. I am a Diversity Management Leader and an advocate for growth and development. I’m especially drawn to the under-served people. My heart is to make a difference…
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Karima Jackson – International Women’s Day
Karima Jackson Organize Change, Inc. What inspired you to get involved? Among values such as family, religion, and education that I was taught growing up, community was also very important. My family modeled active citizenship and civic participation so I learned very early that I have a responsibility to my community. What keeps you motivated?…
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Lisa D. Banks – International Women’s Day
Lisa D. Banks Preschool Program Director Mercer Street Friends What inspired you to get involved? I have been inspired to work with young children from a very young age, I always wanted to be a teacher. I was raised by my grandparents, being the oldest I was responsible for caring for my siblings at a…
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