Project Self-Sufficiency participant Debbie Ayers was recently recognized
by the Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey for her achievement in
overcoming obstacles to her education and success in the workplace. The award was bestowed at the organization’s
annual gathering at the state house in Trenton.
Ayers is a current participant in Project Self-Sufficiency’s Higher
Opportunities for Women program, a 16-week long course which combines computer
classes, training in workplace skills and life skills, and on-the-job
experience at a community work site.
After a career as a nurse, Ayers enrolled in the HOW program to upgrade
her computer skills and prepare for a new profession.
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| Debbie Ayers was honored by the Displaced Homemakers Network of NJ |
The Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey is a partnership of
service providers and concerned citizens who support and advocate on behalf of
individuals who have worked in the home for a number of years, and who suddenly
find themselves as the sole source of income for their household, due to
divorce, separation, disability or the death of a partner or spouse. Project Self-Sufficiency is the designated Sussex
County Displaced Homemaker program, serving thousands of displaced homemakers
since 1987.
“Debbie Ayers has embraced the opportunities available to her at Project
Self-Sufficiency to re-tool her workplace skills and embark on an exciting new
chapter in her professional life,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive
Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.
“We are exceptionally proud of the strides she has made, and we are
looking forward to seeing where she goes from here. We have no doubt that she will be a success
in her next position.”
“The HOW program has built my self-confidence and my self-esteem,”
explained Debbie Ayers, “I believe that the staff at Project Self-Sufficiency
really care about you and your success.”
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Project Self-Sufficiency staff
members Cora Chandler (left) and Kathleen Beisler (right) with agency client,
Debbie Ayers, at the State House in Trenton.
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This summer, Project Self-Sufficiency will offer the Summer Office Skills
program, an abbreviated version of the Higher Opportunities for Women course,
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., July 9th – August 29th. All classes will take place at the agency’s campus
which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.
Work sites will be located throughout the county and hours will be
dependent upon the employer’s needs.
The comprehensive Summer Office Skills program prepares participants to
seek entry-level office administrative positions. In addition to 40 hours of computer skills
training, participants will receive 20 hours of classroom instruction and 40
hours of work experience at a community employment site, which will further
prepare participants for success in the job market. The time in the classroom is devoted to
careering instruction, life skills training and interviewing strategies. Over the years, Project
Self Sufficiency has partnered with a variety of local
businesses, non-profit organizations and government entities to provide
participants with externship opportunities.
Participants gain real-life work experience while honing the computer
skills they have received as part of the agency’s training programs.
Open Houses about the Summer Office Skills program will be offered at
10:00 a.m., Monday June 3rd and June 24th; 1:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 19th and Friday, June 21st; and at 6:00
p.m. on Tuesday, June 11th and Wednesday, June 26th.
The Summer Office Skills program is free and open to Project
Self-Sufficiency participants. Interested
women must apply and be accepted into the program. To become a participant, or to apply
for the free Summer Office Skills program, call Project Self-Sufficiency at
973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
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