News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Enrollment for the next session of the New Jersey Youth Corps program at Project Self-Sufficiency is underway.   The sixteen-week program launches in March and gives those who have not completed high school the opportunity to boost their literacy skills, prepare for the high school equivalency exam, obtain on-the-job work experience, and transition into a career, college, or the military.   As part of the course, three college credits can be obtained in the Optics Technology and/or Automotive Technology program at Sussex County Community College .   Graduates are eligible to receive up to $5,000 towards tuition or equipment expenses for future education and training.   Interested participants are invited to attend an Open House hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency to learn more about the New Jersey Youth Corps and to complete an application.   Open Houses will be held on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., January 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5 th , and 12th, and...

  Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a unique roster of online and in-person parenting courses beginning in January, including the 24/7 Dad course for fathers as well as the ACT Raising Safe Kids Program , which was designed by the American Psychological Association for parents and caregivers of young children.   Fathers are invited to attend special workshops created just for them, either online or in person, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Created by the National Fatherhood Initiative , the 24:7 Dads program focuses on five characteristics of nurturing and effective fathering and has been proven to transform families and communities. The 24:7 Dad curriculum is designed for expectant fathers as well as experienced Dads. Participants will examine what it means to be a man, health, handling emotions appropriately, discipline, and co-parenting. Twelve consecutive sessions will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency, January 20 th – February 26 th ; class...