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Are You 16 to 24? Out of high school?

How Would You Like Free Help Building a Career, Finishing School, or Figuring Out What Comes Next?

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You don't have to know what you want to do. That's what we work on together.

And it’s paid for by the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS), so it costs you and your family nothing.

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  • Speaking up for yourself

    Know your rights at work and during training. Learn to advocate for the resources and services you need to find and keep a job.

    Self-Advocacy Instruction

  • Figuring out what work fits

    Job leads, career ideas, and real options based on what you're into and what's out there.

    Job Exploration Counseling

  • Getting ready for work

    Résumés, interviews, showing up on time, handling money, getting places, and knowing what employers expect.

    Workplace Readiness Training

  • Getting help with what comes next

    GED, trade programs, certifications, college, financial aid, applications. Whatever your next step is, we help you get there.

    Post-Secondary Education Counseling

Here’s Some of What We Can Work On

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What a session is like

• You meet your teacher online, on Zoom or Google Meet.

• Sessions are usually up to an hour, based on what works for you.

• Some students meet once a week. Some meet up to five times a week.

• Your teacher already knows the basics of what you're into, based on what you share in your paperwork.

You set the goals. We keep the pace that works for you.

Don't click with your teacher? Tell us. We'll match you with someone else.

What Success Looks Like

• A job you keep for a few months. Or a program you stay in because you actually like it.

• We start wherever you are. Sometimes that means a making a résumé, and sometimes it means getting your sleep sorted out first.

  • One person who actually listens.

    Same teacher, steady progress.

  • Tools you’ll use tomorrow.

    Scripts, templates, text reminders, simple trackers.

  • Bring who you are.

    Ink, braids, hoodies, side hustles. All of you is welcome.

  • Respect and privacy.

    No lectures and absolutely no pity.

Let's Get Started

Do I qualify?

• Are you 16 to 24?

• Living in New Jersey?

• Out of high school, or about to be?

• Do you have a disability? Anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, PTSD, a learning difference, or another disability?

If the answer to all these questions is yes, then our answer is YES too.

Even if you've had rough school experiences, are parenting, or are rebuilding after court involvement, you're welcome here.

You don't need a perfect plan. You just need a place to start.

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What Does "Out of School" Mean?

Out of high school. That's it.

You can be in college, a certification program, or a credentialing program and still qualify for many of these services.

And if you're 18, still in high school and graduating soon, this is probably your program.

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How to start

Step 1: Say hey. Tell us the best way to reach you: Text, call or email.

Step 2: We'll connect. We'll learn a bit more about you, so we can match you with the best teacher and help with any paperwork.

Step 3: Pick a first step. Meet your teacher and choose one thing to start on.

There is no pressure and no specific deadline.

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What are you interested in? Choose as many as you like.

Questions We Get a Lot

Do I need a disability to join?

Yes. You need to have a diagnosed disability. You also need to be living in New Jersey and be 16 to 24 years old.

I'm parenting, dealing with court, or caring for family. Can I still do this?

Yes! We help you learn the skills to make the life you're already living easier for you, no matter your circumstances.

Is this only online?

Yes. And doing it that way means we can meet you on your schedule, wherever you are.

How fast can I get a job?

It depends. We'll start making steps toward that as soon as your paperwork is complete. We'll help you get that done too.

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