NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Project Self-Sufficiency will launch its next Higher Opportunities for Women employment skills training program Oct. 6, offering women computer training, classroom instruction and on-the-job experience.
The 16-week program, known as HOW, is designed to prepare women who have been out of the workforce or are underemployed for entry-level office administrative positions.
Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill St. in Newton.
Participants will receive 80 hours of computer skills training, including instruction in Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications. The program also includes 40 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of an unpaid externship at a community employment site.
Additional coursework will focus on workplace navigation, life skills training, resume preparation and interviewing strategies.
Project Self-Sufficiency will hold open houses about the program at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 17 and 24 and Oct. 1, 8 and 15. Additional open houses will be held at noon Fridays, Sept. 18 and 25 and Oct. 9 and 16.
Since the program began, more than 1,000 women have gained self-confidence and learned marketable skills aimed at helping them achieve economic self-sufficiency, according to Project Self-Sufficiency.
“The job market is constantly evolving, and the Higher Opportunities for Women program gives participants the skills and confidence they need for success,” Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon said.
Those interested in enrolling can call 973-940-3500 or visit projectselfsufficiency.org/higher-opportunities-for-women.
Project Self-Sufficiency is a nonprofit organization in northwestern New Jersey that has assisted low-income families on the path to economic self-sufficiency since 1986. Its services include career guidance and assessment, computer classes, high school diploma instruction, parenting workshops, child care, legal assistance and education, emergency assistance, health education, support groups, life skills classes, family activities and home visitation.
