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Career and Life Transitions Center for Women

The Transitions Center for Women and the Career and Life Planning Center provide supportive services to meet the needs of “Displaced Homemakers” in Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset and Warren Counties.

A “Displaced Homemaker” is a person who has lost their primary means of financial support due to:

Separation
Divorce
Widowhood
Disability of Spouse

The Transitions Center for Women focuses on providing quality services that will assist women gain personal and economic self-sufficiency and reach their full potential through education, training, job readiness, community referrals and supportive services.

Services

Training
Education
Advisement & Planning
Computer Literacy Training
Job Readiness Skills
Workshops

Job Search Assistance:

Career Interest Assessment
Vocational Counseling
Resume Writing
Job Search Skills/Internet Access

Financial Assistance:

Training Grants Referrals
Money Management Workshops
Career Clothing
Information on College Financial Aid/Scholarships, Tuition Assistance

Support Resources:

Support Groups
Resource Library
Quarterly Newsletter
Referrals to Community Resources

Life Skills Training/ Self Development Workshops:

Self Respect & Self-Esteem
Parenting Through Divorce
Decision Making and Goal Setting
GOALS Program

Legal Clinics & Family Law Workshops:

Cost Effective Ways of Working with an Attorney
Legal, Financial and Emotional Aspects of Divorce

Requirements

Services designed to assist Displaced Homemakers in their transition from the home to the workplace.

Information

To receive a newsletter, which lists all activities for the coming months, please call Career and Life Planning Center at 908-788-1453 or Transitions Center for Women at 908-835-2624.

Transitions Center for Women (serving Warren County)

108 E. Washington Avenue, (Rt. 57)

Washington, NJ 07882

908-835-2624

email: transitions@norwescap.org

Career and Life Planning Center (serving Hunterdon, Somerset & Mercer)

84 Park Avenue

Suite E-103

Flemington NJ 08822

908-788-1453

email: careerlife@norwescap.org

Hours

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Appointments are requested.

Confidentiality is respected.

This program is offered in:

Hunterdon County Mercer County Somerset County Warren County

Voices:

When her marriage ended, Annette needed to obtain a full time job to support herself and her two daughters. She did not have her GED or any marketable skills. She had tried to get her GED several times previously, but never quite completed all the tests.
The Center first signed her up for their free 50-hour computer training program.
Annette didn’t miss a session and quickly gained computer skills. With increased confidence in herself, Annette decided she was ready to tackle getting her GED.

The Center assisted her by funding a tutor to help her with the parts of the exam that were intimidating to her, and stayed in touch to keep her focused on her goal. Annette obtained her GED! Now that she had her GED, the Center referred her to Workforce Development for a federal training grant. Annette was approved for funding to attend the Office Systems Technology class at WCCC.
While attending the class Annette became homeless and had to live with her daughters at a shelter. The Center provided her with the application for Warren County Housing Programs, but the wait list was long.

Despite living in the shelter during this time, Annette frequently stayed late after class and was able to keep up with the training program. At the end of her class, Annette found out she was approved for Section 8 housing. After finally moving in to a home, Annette was able to focus on her job search. The Center worked with her to fine-tune her resume and step her through job search procedures over the Internet. Annette recently was able to secure a full time position as a secretary making $12 an hour.