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Project Self-Sufficiency to host career, health fair

NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Project Self-Sufficiency will host a combined Career & Health Fair next month, offering area residents opportunities to explore employment, education and wellness resources.

The free event will take place Wednesday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to the public.

Local employers and educational institutions will be on hand to highlight job openings and academic programs. A representative from Sussex County Community College will provide an information session on coursework and majors, while healthcare organizations will offer information on the health and well-being of children and families.

Attendees can also receive job search assistance, including mock interviews, from staff at the Project Self-Sufficiency Career Center. A gift card will be awarded to one attendee.

“We encourage anyone who is interested in advancing their career and improving their health to attend this unique event,” commented Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon. “Attendees can get tips for better health and wellness, learn about employment opportunities and options for furthering their education, and explore the resources they need to move forward with their job searching process.”

Participating organizations include Action Group Staffing, American Red Cross, Atlantic Health System, Capitol Care, Community Health Worker Hub, Heath Village, iHeartMedia, IBEW 102 JATC, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Masis Staffing Solutions, Morris County Vocational School District, the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the state judiciary, Preferred Care at Home, Primerica Financial Services, RoNetco Supermarkets/ShopRite, Sussex County Community College, Sussex County Educational Services Commission Project Search, TechFlex Inc., ThorLabs and others.

For more information, call 973-940-3500 or visit projectselfsufficiency.org.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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