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JERSEY CITY, N.J. | (�����䱫)’s Center for Workforce and Community Development, in collaboration with the , has announced it will launch the OSHA with COVID-19 Addendum and Financial Literacy for Work Training program.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shifted the landscape of employment opportunities and small business development in the United States. This effect has disproportionately impacted entry-level and service-related positions that cannot be satisfied remotely. The (NJBIA) draws a direct correlation between COVID-19 safety training and the development of a “return to work” model.

Most employers are unable to invest in entry-level training, which creates a stalemate between economic growth and job opportunities in positions traditionally held by youth in the 18-23 age range who possess only a high school diploma or GED.

In an effort to address the problem, �۲�ӰԺ has developed an online three-part, 25-hour vocational training program to include OSHA10 General Industry with the COVID-19 Addendum & Financial Literacy for Work.

Throughout the month of March, this course will run for five (5) consecutive Wednesdays — March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Those registrants who successfully complete the program are expected to be bankable and will receive an OSHA Wallet Card, Certificates of Completion from �۲�ӰԺ’s Center for Workforce and Community Development and the New �۲�ӰԺ Center for Economic Education, a stipend of $250 from the �۲�ӰԺ Foundation and job placement services.

“This launch represents another example of �۲�ӰԺ’s continued commitment to provide innovative programming to our local community,” said Dr. Michael Edmondson, the Dean of Professional Education and Lifelong Learning at �۲�ӰԺ.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 

Applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 23 years and have a high school diploma or its equivalent by July 1, 2021. All qualified candidates can apply by following this link: . The deadline to register is February 24 and space is limited! 

Inquiries can be forwarded to pell@njcu.edu or by calling 201-200-2462.

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Ira Thor, Senior Director of University Communications and Media Relations | ithor@njcu.edu | 201-200-3301