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| Mission Statement Vision Statement PJN Brochure 2010 Board Members Helen Rosenthal, Chair Michele Burger Roger Conway, Ph.D Mark Diller, Esq. Kioka Jones Executive Director & Founder Pat Craddick New Year's Message 2010 Special Donation Message Program Director Dana Mindlin Staff Susanne Jeffers, Job Specialist Pauline Patterson, Funds Processor Claudette Simmons, Office Administrator Tony Yao, Website Manager Teachers Job Readiness Teachers ESL & Spanish Teachers Computer Teachers Financial Literacy Teachers PJN Photo Gallery |
| ABOUT US ParentJobNet was founded in December, 2004 by a New York City public school mother. The organization is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, established on the premise that by empowering low- to moderate-income public school parents, particularly women, with the skills and resources needed to obtain jobs, enhance their careers, improve literacy, and achieve greater financial knowledge, they would be better positioned to help their school-age children financially, emotionally, and academically. The organization’s mission is an entirely “holistic integrated family approach” to assist low-income parents in navigating the hurdles associated with finding jobs, establishing careers, becoming financially self-sufficient, and improving their living conditions by identifying their various economic challenges and providing the support to help achieve economic balance and/or success. ParentJobNet knows the important role that employment and financial success play in building a stable home environment for school-age children. In addition, housing our programs in public schools allows parents to become more engaged in school as adult learners, empowering them to become involved in their children’s education. MISSION Our general mission is to help educate, prepare, and connect low- to- moderate-income public school parents, particularly women, 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. WHERE WE OPERATE The organization operates its workforce training programs (job readiness workshops, computer training, English as a Second Language classes, and financial literacy classes) in various public schools in four (4) school districts, which include schools on the Upper West Side, E. Harlem, Central Harlem, and Washington Heights. In addition, our Job placement and economic benefit services are provided at the organization’s main office at PS 84; and job networking events are conducted at corporate partner establishments throughout the school year. ABOUT OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM Job Readiness Workshops: Our Job Readiness program offers assistance to parents who are preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce. We work with unemployed and underemployed parents offering them a variety of career guidance services to help them get jobs and/or enhance their job opportunities and become economically self-sufficient. Included in these workshops are: resume writing, interviewing skills, identifying the right jobs, working with search firms, building networking skills, dressing for success, developing good business etiquette, etc. Financial Literacy Workshops: This program is designed to provide effective strategies for managing the financial aspects of a family’s financial life and fosters economic self-sufficiency. The workshops are offered to parents, particularly low income women, with minimal financial knowledge who find their life choices severely limited as a result. Participants are provided with the necessary tools for basic money management and the support needed to help them develop solid financial management skills. This program is taught by subject matter experts including our business partners from the financial industry. A variety of workshops are offered approximately 5 times throughout the school year in various schools, based on their needs. Computer Classes: Our Computer program is offered to parents needing to learn about basic computer skills in order to successfully enter the workforce or for their own personal empowerment. Classes are offered twice a year in various schools. Job Placement Services: The organization is in partnership with Workforce1 Job Centers -- a unit of the Labor Department and other business partners. These partnerships allow us to connect parents and other job-ready participants of our programs with job opportunities. This service is offered continuously throughout the school year. English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes: Our ESL classes help improve language skills in ways that are practical and essential in their lives. Emphasis is placed on English conversation as well as filling out applications essential for jobs and their children’s schools, using a public library, and accompanying students on school field trips and other school events. This program is offered continuously throughout the school year. Networking Events/Job Fairs: ParentJobNet hosts Professional Networking Events throughout the school year at local business establishments. Parents promote their products/services, exchange business cards, and make employment contacts. In addition, we anticipate offering future job fairs and invite companies to meet with prospective employees in a networking atmosphere that encourages the exchange of information. Other Resources/On-Line Job Classifieds: Our website (www.parentjobnet.org) offers a job classifieds section for employment seekers and employers, childcare opportunities, and other resources. Job postings and other resources (childcare, healthcare, housing, legal, domestic violence, mental health, etc.) are also available in our public school venues. COST Our programs are offered free of charge to public school parents and caregivers with the support of the New York Women’s Foundations, government organizations, elected officials, businesses, and individual donors like you. WISH TO DONATE? CLICK HERE Your donation will help connect a parent to a job and other economic resources. It will trigger help to the immediate family, extend to their children’s schools, and filter out to our larger community to help stimulate the broader economy. OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS FOUNDATION New York Women's Foundation GOVERNMENT ACCESS NYC, ACS - Headstart, Consortium for Worker Education (CWE), DOE -- Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy, Job Corps, New York Cares, New York Public Library, New York Public Schools, U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, Upper Manhattan Business Solution Center, Small Business Services (SBS), Workforce1 Career Centers OTHER: Councilmember Gale Brewer, Councilmember Inez Dickens, Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, Assemblymember Daniel O'Donnell, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Helen Rosenthal NON-PROFIT A Better Balance, Children’s Aid Society, Community Resource Exchange (CRE), Easter Seals, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce (MCC), Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC), New Alternatives for Children, New York Lawyers for Public Interest, Visiting Nurse Service of NY - TimeBank, Workshops In Business Opportunities (WIBO) FOR-PROFIT APA Professional Placement Consultants, Capital One, Casa DeVino, Center for Responsive Marketing, Deloitte & Touche, Fidelity Investments, HSBC Bank, JPMorgan Chase, New York University, NewYorkDiversity.com, MetroNewYorkJobs.com, Restaurant.com, Starbucks, Sullivan & Cromwell, TD Bank, Vinson & Elkins |
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