Provides information and financial aid resources for New Jersey students pursuing a postsecondary degree, the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). Supports students in achieving educational goals without incurring significant student debt. Oversees State Aid programs, such as the NJ Tuition Aid Grant, NJ College Promise programs, NJBEST 529 College Savings Plans, and NJCLASS family loan options. Conducts free financial aid workshops across New Jersey.

Works with families to support local youth, many of whom are part of underrepresented communities, through innovative programming that focuses on providing tools for academic success and enhancing social-emotional literacy. Programs may include but are not limited to: tutoring, mentoring, SAT prep, and various youth enrichment activities.

Offering individual, group, couples, and family counseling for parents, children, teens, adults, and older adults, licensed clinical social workers provide support services at every developmental stage. Services cover areas such as adjusting to new parenthood, addressing preschool issues through parent-child psychotherapy, supporting school-age children with social relationships, and guiding teenagers through the college application process.

Offers recreation and a counseling program, including bilingual counseling in Spanish. The recreation offerings include a gym, ping pong, television, computers, computer classes, homework club, tutoring, job mentoring and college mentoring programs.

Provides funding for TANF and other low-income participants to obtain the skills and credentials necessary to secure and retain employment in areas of high demand within the healthcare industry. Eligible applicants will be selected by lottery to participate in these training opportunities. If chosen, the funding will cover essential educational costs including tuition, textbooks, medical supplies, uniforms, certification exams, and job search aid. Also offers training courses for administrative medical assistants, EMTs, and pharmacy technicians.

Aims to help people go back to and through college. Services are provided by agency advisors and by academic advisors from partner colleges.Services available include:- Academic Advising- Financial Aid- Learning Strategies- Retention- Academic Remediation

Provides educational opportunities and assistance to youth from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, in order to prepare local youth, who demonstrate academic potential, to enter and graduate from a post-secondary institution.

Equips high school students with the motivation and skills to be succesful after graduation.Programs include:- Project Ready: Year-round program to get students ready for college, both in their attitude and skills- Entrepreneurship Connect: 6-week summer program teaching students important things entrepreneurs need to know to operate a successful business

Empowers TANF and low-income individuals with funding through the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG) to acquire skills for employment in healthcare. Selection via lottery offers access to education support covering tuition, textbooks, supplies, uniforms, exams, and job search aid. HPOG courses include Medical Assistant, Billing & Coding, EMT, Nursing Assistant, and Surgical Tech.

Provides a combination of technical training, real business experience, and trauma-informed coaching and academic counseling to youth 17-26 to get back in school and earn permanent jobs. The program utilizes advanced training curriculum in website design/development, GIS and Salesforce, and real-world business experience.

Provides funding through the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG) to enable TANF and other low-income individuals to acquire the skills and credentials needed for employment in high-demand healthcare sectors. Selection for training opportunities is through a lottery, and if chosen, funding covers education-related expenses such as tuition, textbooks, medical supplies, uniforms, certification/licensure exams, and job search assistance. HPOG courses include Billing & Coding (CERS), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Dental X-Ray Technician, Certified Drug & Alcohol Counsel, Certified EKG/Telemetry Technician, Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist, Certified EMT, Certified Home Health Aide, Certified Medication Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician.

Assist Warren County out-of-school youth ages 16 - 24. Prepares youth for highschool diploma from the state of New Jersey. Provides life skills classes, pre employment training, test preparation and instruction.

Enables TANF and other low-income individuals to acquire the skills needed for employment in high-demand healthcare fields through the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG). Eligible applicants are chosen via lottery for training opportunities. If selected, funding covers expenses such as tuition, textbooks, medical supplies, uniforms, certification exams, and job search aid. HPOG courses include Administrative Medical Assistant, Billing & Coding (CERS), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified EKG/Telemetry Technician, Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist, and Pharmacy Technician.

Equips TANF and low-income individuals with skills and credentials through the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG), offering funding for education-related expenses like tuition, textbooks, medical supplies, uniforms, certification exams, and job search assistance. Eligible participants, chosen by lottery, can access diverse HPOG course offerings, spanning roles such as Billing & Coding, Certified Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, and more.

Supports TANF and other low-income individuals through the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG), enabling them to acquire skills and credentials essential for employment in high-demand healthcare sectors. Eligible applicants, chosen by lottery, can access funding for education-related expenses, including tuition, textbooks, medical supplies, uniforms, certification/licensure exams, and job search assistance. HPOG offers courses like Administrative Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified EKG/Telemetry Technician, Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist, Certified Home Health Aide, Certified Medication Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician.

Provides educational programs for children and teenagers, ages 6 through 19. Services available to children, ages 6 through 12, include tutorial homework assistance, science sleuth, library tutorial and a reading program which all help improve children' study and social behavior skills.

Empowers TANF and low-income participants through the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG), providing funding for skills and credentials necessary to secure employment in high-demand healthcare areas. Eligible applicants selected by lottery can receive funding for tuition, textbooks, medical supplies, uniforms, certification/licensure exams, and job search assistance. HPOG offers various courses, including Administrative Medical Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, Certified Medication Aid, Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide, Hemodialysis Technician, Medical Transportation, Ophthalmic Medical Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Therapeutic Massage Therapist.

Empowering TANF and low-income individuals, Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG) offers funding through a lottery for essential healthcare skills and credentials, covering tuition, textbooks, medical supplies, uniforms, certification exams, and job search assistance. HPOG provides diverse courses like Administrative Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Registered Dental Hygienist, Certified EKG/Telemetry Technician, and more.

HPOG empowers TANF and low-income individuals by offering funding to secure employment in high-demand healthcare fields. Through a lottery selection process, applicants gain access to training opportunities covering education expenses such as tuition, textbooks, and certification exams. Course offerings encompass Certified Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing (Registered Nurse), Patient Care Technician, and Physical Therapy Assistant.

Offers bilingual students who have a High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) the opportunity to complete college credit preparatory courses prior to entering the main campus.

Offers assistance with college readiness, including:- Assistance with college applications- Assistance with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- Job referrals and search assistance

Provides a variety of supportive programs to students of Perth Amboy High School and their families through the School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP). Offers case management, assistance with college applications, community referrals for social services, immigration services, employment counseling, and recreational activities. Delivers intensive mental health counseling, including individual, group, and family sessions covering topics such as school, drugs/alcohol, abuse, family conflicts, peer pressure, relationships, eating disorders, and violence prevention. Collaborates with community health providers to teach pregnancy prevention and sexual education in ninth-grade health classes, and offers one-on-one sessions on risk reduction and healthy decisions.

Assists various demographics with career and vocational counseling, including unemployed or underemployed workers, downsized management, senior citizens, people with disabilities, older workers, individuals considering mid-life career changes, current college students, recent college graduates, graduate students, and individuals returning to the workforce. Additional services provided encompass career workshops, job placement assistance, literacy programs, adult basic education, resume and cover letter aid, interview preparation, job search strategies, and ESL support.

Equips academically motivated, low-income public high school juniors for competitive college placement. The 17-month College Scholars program includes Saturday classes, providing academic coursework, college search, essay development, test preparation, application support, financial aid advocacy, and guidance through the initial two college years.

Assist Warren County out-of-school youth ages 16 - 24. Prepares youth for highschool diploma from the state of New Jersey. Provides life skills classes, pre employment training, test preparation and instruction.