First class graduates from EO’s free training program in the construction trades

First class graduates from EO’s free training program in the construction trades

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The first class of East Orange’s free training program in the construction trades successfully completed requirements to receive certificates of completion in general construction from the National Career Institute. A commencement ceremony was held Friday, Sept. 9, in City Council chambers.  A component of the East Orange General Laborers Training Program, […]

East Orange launches at-risk youth workforce training program

East Orange launches at-risk youth workforce training program

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Under the leadership of Mayor Ted R. Green and the East Orange City Council, the Department of Public Works and the Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training have launched an at-risk youth workforce training program for East Orange residents ages 18 through 24.  Designed to change the trajectory of young adults […]

Acting AG announces grants to expand summer programs for at-risk youth

Acting AG announces grants to expand summer programs for at-risk youth

TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced July 1 that the Juvenile Justice Commission, in conjunction with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee, has awarded 19 grants totaling more than $313,000 to police departments, schools and nonprofit organizations across the state to expand summer programs for at-risk youth. The grants provide […]

Green launches free training program in the construction trades for East Orange residents

Green launches free training program in the construction trades for East Orange residents

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Under the leadership of Mayor Ted R. Green and the East Orange City Council, the Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training has partnered with the East Orange–based National Career Institute to launch a free training program in the construction trades for East Orange residents.  This 10.5-week training program will offer free […]

‘Social Shark Tank’ at Seton Hall awards $5K for best project

‘Social Shark Tank’ at Seton Hall awards $5K for best project

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — “Meet Her at the Gate,” a reentry program for women returning from incarceration to Essex County, won first prize in the “Shark Tank”-style competition for social services held at Seton Hall University. The competition was part of an eight-week Social Justice Certificate program, which was a collaboration between the Center for […]

East Orange salutes its veterans in ceremony

East Orange salutes its veterans in ceremony

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The city of East Orange honored the sacrifices and courage of its veterans during its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, recognizing two special honorees: East Orange Fire Capt. Stanley E. White, who was bestowed the Stanley E. Costley Award for the Highest Ranking City Veteran, and Mayor’s Office of […]

East Orange, community partners launch virtual after-school initiative

East Orange, community partners launch virtual after-school initiative

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training, also known as MOET, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the East Orange School District and V.I.P. Online Academy, recently held a kickoff pep rally to celebrate the beginning of a new virtual after-school initiative, […]

EOCHS students to take part in EOGH Externship Program

EOCHS students to take part in EOGH Externship Program

EAST ORANGE, NJ — With the leadership of the East Orange Office of Employment and Training, the city hosted a ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 29, to launch the 2019-2020 East Orange General Hospital Externship Program at East Orange General Hospital, highlighting its partnership with the hospital and the school district. Through the externship program, 11 college-bound […]