A Journey to Success for Marcus
Marcus was referred to The Father Center of New Jersey through our Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIB) Program, seeking guidance and support as he worked to overcome several challenges and build a better future for himself. One of Marcus’s goals was obtaining his driver’s license, an important step toward greater independence and employment opportunities. Through […]
Three Keys to Job Readiness: Knowledge, Skills and Support
The Father Center of New Jersey continues to prepare our participants forsuccess as they work toward gaining full employment through our JobReadiness class. This month, we had a full class where participants learned valuable skills tohelp them feel more confident and prepared for the job search. They learnedhow to effectively answer common interview questions and […]
Congratulations to Shaquania Pressley, Employee of the Month
For the past two and a half years, Shaquania Pressley has helped participants pursue their career goals as a career counselor in The Father Center of New Jersey’s Westampton office. What inspired her to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector? “I’ve always had a natural desire to help people, and I believe I get […]
The Power of Painting
The Father Center of New Jersey is excited to celebrate the success of our very first Conversations on Canvas class! This creative and engaging session provided participants with an opportunity to step away from the everyday stresses of life and release mental stress through the power of painting. Participants were able to express themselves creatively, […]
Mid Penn Bank Supports Our Participants
The Father Center of New Jersey (TFCNJ) extends a heartfelt thank you to Joeliza Rosado and Eric Murchinson from Mid Penn Bank for accepting our invitation and spending time with our participants. During their visit, Eric Murchinson presented his book, Who’s Your Banker, and shared valuable information about entrepreneurship and the process of opening and […]
Participants Earn Flagger Certifications
Congratulations to our participants who successfully completed flagger training and earned their certifications—an important step toward building their skills, expanding their career opportunities and preparing for success in the workforce. The training provided participants at The Father Center of New Jersey with valuable knowledge and skills as they seek employment in the construction industry and […]
WIB Participant Jason Testa Secures New Job at Walmart
Join us in congratulating WIB program participant Jason Testa, who just secured a job at Walmart. Throughout the program, Jason was always willing to support and encourage his fellow participants, even sharing job leads and employment opportunities with others. He genuinely wanted to see those around him succeed as well. Jason also went above and […]
CDL Training: A Pathway to Success
Michael Velasquez of the New Life Driving School recently came to The Father Center of New Jersey to talk about the importance of obtaining a driver’s license and pursuing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as a pathway to stable employment, sharing his personal journey to members of our cohort. Michael’s presentation provided valuable insight into […]
Board Spotlight on Shaun Mickus:
Finding Purpose in Service After nearly 30 years at Johnson & Johnson and 35 years in the healthcare industry, Shaun Mickus set three simple goals for his work in this next chapter: find work that brings him joy, helps as many people as possible, and minimizes the stress and deadlines of corporate life. Serving on […]
Building Confidence Through Mock Interviews
Our Workforce Innovation Board (WIB) participants recently took part in a mock interview workshopto strengthen their interview skills and prepare them for future employment opportunities. It was a highly engaging and interactive session that gave participants the opportunity to practice interviewing in a supportive environment while learning effective strategies for answering common interview questions with […]