New Classes Forming at Project Self-Sufficiency

The Career Center at Project Self-Sufficiency is now offering participants new courses designed to maximize personal and professional skills, while combining career assessments, training and access to employment opportunities. All classes will take place in the agency’s Career Center, which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. Students must be registered Family Success Center or Project Self-Sufficiency participants.

The new “Career, Education & Employment Foundations” course bundles goal-setting exercises with introductory computer training and career seminars. Upon completion, students are poised to move on to more advanced computer training or enter the workforce. Separate sessions are available. Session One will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 2nd – 15th, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Session Two will convene on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 16th – 25th, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For those who prefer an evening schedule, the group will gather on Wednesday evenings, March 4th – 25th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The agency’s new “Foundations for Personal Success” series offers participants the opportunity to focus on interpersonal skills, such as anger management, effective communication, the establishment of healthy relationships, nutrition, social media and other topics. Session One will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3rd – 12th, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Session Two will convene on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 17th – 26th, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A separate evening session will meet on Tuesdays, March 3rd – 24th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

All classes at the agency are open to registered Family Success Center and Project Self-Sufficiency participants. To inquire about eligibility, or to find out more about the other services offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.