WELCOME TO PARENTJOBNET
**PJN was featured by the New York Women's Foundation. Our story begins at the 2:20 mark. If you cannot view the video, click here to see it."
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing education, job opportunities, and economic resources to parents and caregivers of New York public school children.
We currently operate in four school districts covering over 100 public schools in the borough of Manhattan, New York City.
ABOUT US
ParentJobNet was founded in December 2004 by a New York City public school mother.
Started as an internet–based resource linking parents to jobs, ParentJobNet has grown into a school–based community program founded on the premise that strengthening the economic security of parents promotes the well–being of their children. Using a holistic, family–integrated approach, ParentJobNet provides parents, primarily mothers, of children in public schools with classes in English literacy, financial planning, computer training, and resume preparation, and seeks to increase their access to job training resources and employment opportunities.
Housing our programs and services in public schools helps create a one-stop-shop approach to finding resources, builds community ties, and allows parents to become more engaged in school as adult learners and more empowered to become involved in their children’s school lives.
OUR MISSION
Our general mission is to help educate, prepare, and connect low to moderate income public school
parents with job opportunities and other economic resources that empower them to build financial
security and peace of mind for their families.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help educate, prepare, and connect low- to moderate-income public school parents with job opportunities and other economic resources to empower them to build financial security and peace of mind for themselves and their school-age children.
“I want to see ParentJobNet go nationwide…In my book, the program should become a nationwide project for inner-city parents.”
Nancy Ploeger, President of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
"I want to thank the staff at ParentJobNet for the help you have given and are continuing to give me. I have spent the last 20 years in a field which virtually disappeared, and I have a Master's degree. When I have tried to get help elsewhere, I am overqualified to do anything entry level, and under qualified (as a career changer) for everything else. No one has been willing or able to help me. I am unemployed for 2 years now, and fall through all the cracks of not only employment services, but also social services, even including unemployment compensation, because my previous positions were grant funded and considered contracted services. ParentJobNet is the only place I have found so far that is willing and able to help me. Their classes have helped me with computer skills and to brush up my Spanish. Most importantly, they took the time and had the knowledge to look at my resume and refocus it on my transferable skills, so that I can apply for work in new fields. I am still seeking employment, but I am so grateful to have the assistance of ParentJobNet as I seek."
W. W., Career Services and Workshop Participant (Single Mother), August 2010
“Sometimes the right organization can make all the difference in one's job search -- dare I say, in one's life. ParentJobNet is just such an organization. Its recent career transitions seminar helped me to focus on my skills and experience, and really see the many ways in which I can apply them even in today's challenging market. It's not for nothing that they attracted some of the smartest, most savvy, and above all, the most supportive group of professional women I've ever encountered. Thank you ParentJobNet for your knowledge, insights, professionalism and great warmth. I feel so energized! Thank you, thank you.”
M. Georgescu, "Exploring New Career Options for Women" Workshop Participant, June 2010
"I want to thank you for taking time out to meet with me on several occasions to help tweak my resume with great tips to enhance it, giving great leads for jobs and networking events, and speaking words of encouragement. ParentJobnet is a great organization because you receive so much help and advice in addition to networking with other parents and organizations that fill your needs without even realizing it. The program empowers you to get out and make it happen for yourself, but not by yourself because of all the support that is available. The door was always open. Phone calls and e-mails were always answered in a timely fashion. So, I definitely would recommend this network to anyone seeking to enhance their skills, revamp themselves, and receive support."
D. Isaac, Employment Services & Networking Participant, May 2010
“The [WCPP] position [which was obtained through ParentJobNet] was a godsend after being unemployed for almost two years. After job hunting for such a long time, my self-esteem was pretty low and the job helped to revive my confidence and put goals and structure back into my life. I thank you all [at ParentJobNet] . . . . . . for helping to make that happen for me.”
A. Rainey, Employment Services Participant, Feb. 2010
“ParentJobNet has helped me immeasurably. I have worked in one industry all of my career and my resume [was] written for that industry. I brought my resume ……….. and [ParentJobNet] TRANSFORMED my resume into a resume that focused on my skills and accomplishments NOT my industry. Now, I am equipped to make a job search in any industry…….[ParentJobNet] work was awesome.”
K. Bini, Employment Services Participant, Feb. 2010
“I'm sending this special email to you to say "Thank You". Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I don't know what I would have done this [Holiday] season without the support that I've been so blessed to receive from ParentJobNet. . . . . . . . What you did for us will always remain in our hearts and we appreciate you.”
T. Berroa, Employment Services Participant, Jan. 2010
“I am sending you this email because I want to personally thank you and your staff for supporting me at a very discouraging time in my life. I came to your agency a few weeks ago feeling very discourage and hopeless. I was greeted by you and [your staff] in such warm manner ……. I immediately felt empowered and from that moment decided that I would apply for a position that [your staff] recommended to me and was called back almost immediately for an interview. From that interview, I was offered a position and now I am currently back in the work force again. Thank you again for all your wonderful encouraging words as well as your support in my search for employment. I don’t know what I would have done without ParentJobNet support.”
C. Johnson, Employment Services Participant, Jan. 2010
“I just got a job offer from a Diagnostics company, and probably I will start my new job from the beginning of next month. Actually the job is in Arkansas, and I will move there at the end of this month. I am so appreciative that … ParentJobNet helped me a lot when I was [experiencing] hard time; it means a lot for me. Thank you so much.”
N. Zhai, Employment Services Participant, Nov. 2009
“The woman that I was speaking with at the end of the function [networking event] on the 23rd [March, 2010] has been matched up with an employer. I referred her to a networking colleague who has a connection to a foreign language person who had a job opening. By all indications there was a good fit.”
D. Cummings, Professional Networking Participant, Apr. 2010
“The applicants who came to us through ParentJobNet were terrific--mature, confident, experienced. Every single one of them would have made an excellent addition to our organization----the hard part was making a choice." Note: A ParentJobNet client was hired by this organization.
M. Cohen, Executive Director, Westside Crime Prevention Program, Oct. 2009
“I am so pleased that I found out about this [Job Readiness] workshop when I did. For the first time in a long time I feel like I’m moving forward instead of feeling trapped. I very much appreciate your perceptiveness, ability to get to the heart of the matter, and giving out the difficulty, and come up with practical “baby steps” actions. Your warmth and humor have made us all feel comfortable and wanted. Thanks so much.”
C. Gollance, Program Participant, Spring 2008
“This is to let you know that I appreciate you helping me come out of my cocoon. We meet people every day, some we don’t know, some we do, but one thing we should know is when we touch someone’s life. So this little note is to let you know. A word is important, so is a smile, but knowing you cared is a gift. Thank you.”
T. Charles, Program Participant, Spring 2008
“I would like to start off by saying THANK YOU for the time that you have given me. The class helped me open doors that I have shut, my mother use to always tell me that God works in ways that no one can explain. When starting out I was only going to come one day but he made it that I made all days. Thank you.”
Program Participant, Spring 2008
“When I first heard about ParentJobNet, I was determined. When I met you [Sharon Naulty, Job Readiness instructor] I was determined. When I was too busy I was determined. When I was going through struggles I was determined. When you [instructor] finally got me to speak I was determined. Now that I know for sure that I can do whatever I want in life, I am most definitely for sure know that I am determined. Thank you!”
A. Cordero, Program Participant, Spring 2008
“I do appreciate the work that you have done to help me with my resume. You have helped me a great deal in getting my resume in order. My prayers will go with you in your daily walk.”
M. Walker, Program Participant, Spring 2008
“When it comes to one's journey in life, we sometimes don’t know where it will take us or what we will do. Then that one special flower [person] comes along and helps you stand out above the rest. As a participant and an onlooker, I can’t begin to say how much you have accomplished in so little time. Imagine, if nothing else…..you [Sharon Naulty, Job Readiness Instructor] have given many of us a sense of self worth…a sense of living...yes, again. For that I say thanks. You truly stand out above the rest.”
Vanessa C., Program Participant, Spring 2008
“Thank you so very much for all you have done. I now have more self-esteem and self-confidence.”
J. Evans, Program Participant, Spring 2008