Employment Services
About Employment Services Ι 732-357-0590 Ι info@interfaithrise.org
At I-RISE, we believe that stable employment is a crucial component of successful resettlement and integration. Through our Employment Services, we strive to empower refugees and immigrants with the skills, resources, and support necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency, build sustainable futures, and contribute meaningfully to their new communities. Some of the services we provide include:
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- resume writing
- job searching
- job application assistance
- job readiness workshops
- interview preparation classes
- job orientation
- information about childcare & public transportation
Eligibility: You MUST be an established I-RISE client before you can use Employment Services. Please call 732-357-0590 or email info@interfaithrise.org Additionally, if you are a supporter, the I-RISE Employment team advises that you have completed the necessary paperwork for your beneficiary to work. I.E. social security card and employment authorization document (EAD).
About the Job Readiness Training Program
The dramatic changes in 2025 as a result of new Administration policies have inspired I-RISE to be creative in how we deal with the limitations of Work Authorization for our clients. The Job Readiness Program (JRT) was created to empower clients for economic independence.
Program Goals
*Paid training for underserved clients
*Enhance soft skills & career planning
*Build employer/community partnerships
*Promote mental wellness & integration
*Inclusive: regardless of work authorization
To get involved, either as a client, volunteer, or employer, please contact hadi@interfaithrise.org
Resources
Know Your Employment Rights – Department of Labor & Workforce Development
One-Stop Career Centers
New Jersey’s One-Stop Career Centers offer the most services and provide the most direction for jobseekers. They are staffed with qualified employment counselors to provide guidance for jobseekers. Other services offered at these locations include:
- job search assistance
- training and education assistance
- specialized services
- on-site resource rooms (PCs, telephones, etc.)
Click on this link to find the Career Center in your county.
GCF Global, free job resources
Tutorials on job search basics, such as networking, resume writing, job applications, and interview skills
Job Training
Middlesex County College Workforce Development
Raritan Valley Community College Career Training
Easterseals Employment and Training – for clients with developmental challenges
Occupational Training Center of Burlington County – for clients with developmental challenges
Ocean County College Workforce & Professional Education
Community Food Bank of NJ Job Training Programs – No-cost “on the job” training programs
Edison Job Corps Center – for 16-24 year-olds
Certified Home Health Aide Career Program
Supplemental Resources
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- NJ MVC Drivers Manuals (English and Spanish)
- TEXT “workforce” to 56512 – This Middlesex County service sends information on the following:
- Companies that are hiring immediately (Amazon, FedEx, Hampton Inn, etc)
- Workshops for job readiness (resume building, interview conduct, etc)
- Networking pointers and events
- Counties hiring
- Community Childcare Solutions