Project Self-Sufficiency to launch new session of Higher Opportunities for Women program on Feb. 11
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – Project Self-Sufficiency announces the launch of the next session of its popular employment skills training program, Higher Opportunities for Women (HOW), which will begin on February 11th.
The 16-week HOW program combines intensive computer skills training, classroom instruction, and on-the-job experience to prepare women who have been out of the workforce or are underemployed for entry-level office administrative positions.
Classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the agency’s campus, located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.
Open Houses about the HOW program will be held at the following times:
- January 10th at 10:00 a.m.
- January 14th at 1:00 p.m.
- January 24th at 1:00 p.m.
- January 27th at 10:00 a.m.
- January 30th at 5:00 p.m.
Interested participants are encouraged to call 973-940-3500 or visit Project Self-Sufficiency HOW Program to enroll.
Women participating in the HOW program 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 a 120-hour unpaid externship at a community employment site, further preparing participants to successfully enter the job market. Additional coursework will focus on workplace navigation, life skills training, resume preparation, and interview strategies.
Since its inception, the HOW program has helped more than 1,000 women gain self-confidence and develop marketable skills, placing them on the path to economic self-sufficiency. Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency, explains that the HOW program is more than just a job-skills program.
“The job market is constantly evolving, and the Higher Opportunities for Women program gives participants the skills and confidence they need to succeed,” said Berry-Toon.
