GlassRoots -10 Bleeker Street, Newark

A Really Unique NonProfit Organization

GlassRoots, Inc. is the only glass hotshop for youth in the Metropolitan NY/NJ area.

Check out this one of a kind, unique and successful nonprofit organization that is making a real difference in the lives of many at risk teens at
http://www.glassroots.org/

Pictured above is a GlassRoots student, Yeah the one with the kid and the blow torch!


Tuesday, April 13, 2010

New Program - Workforce Learning Link

I picked up a pamphlet last week while at The Department of Labor, Workforce Development, One Stop Career Center, on a new program called The Workforce Learning Link.  The Learning Links are open to anyone who needs to improve math, reading, speaking, or computer skills.  You do not have to be collecting unemployment benefits. Workshops are FREE  !!

Workshops include:
  • Workplace Essential Skills - readiness skills
  • NJN's Job Cast - success stories and tips from employers
  • TV411 - improving your reading, writing, and math skills as well as ESL
  • Money Smart - teaches aspects of handling money, shopping for a loan, maintaining a checking account, and managing credit card debt
Essex County Workforce Learning Link Centers:

90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 973-748-5146
50 South Clinton Street, 5th floor, East Orange, NJ 973-395-8552
62-70 Howard Street, Irvington, NJ 973-373-8914

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