Programs

CEA offers the following CARF accredited programs:

  • Vocational Evaluation
  • Work Adjustment Training
  • Job Readiness Program for Adults with ASD 
  • Skills Training
  • Extended Employment

Vocational Evaluation

 

Skills Training Programs

We offer two on-site skill building programs to give teens and adults with special needs the opportunity to gain experience through hands-on job training. In addition to giving them specific job skills, these programs help individuals to function not only in the job market but in their daily lives as well—giving them a sense of self-worth, the ability to cooperate, and the sense of accomplishment necessary for success.

The programs we offer are:

Office Technologies

This self-directed program allows individuals to work at their own pace, so we’re ready whenever they are! For both new and seasoned computer users, this tutorial computer career training program provides the opportunity to learn the concepts and practical usage of many of today’s most widely used business applications.

In addition to teaching the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), training is also provided in:

  • Keyboarding
  • Data entry
  • Word processing
  • Basic and advanced computing

Special emphasis is placed on individualized learning instruction, so the length of the program and teaching methods may vary according to individual needs.

When the individual is ready to move on to employment, we provide support in job seeking and interviewing skills, adjusting to a work schedule, and becoming oriented to a new job.
The requirements to enter the Office Technologies skills training program are a sixth grade or higher reading level, interest in finding employment, and ability to meet daily needs independently.


Food Services

CEA's Food Services Training Program provides hands-on learning that prepares individuals for a variety of positions in the food service industry. Those with mental, emotional, and physical challenges have successfully gained the skills required to become employed. At the completion of the program, individuals are given job seeking support. Many of our population have found employment in the following areas:

  • Food Prep
  • Cook
  • Server
  • Cashier
  • Bus Person
  • Dishwasher

Criteria for Food Services training includes interest in finding community employment, physical ability to handle basic food preparation tasks, and ability to meet daily needs independently.


Additional Skills Training Programs

Opportunities for hands–on experience are also available in areas of packaging/assembly, retail-food service, building maintenance, and building trades.

Skills Training programs are offered year round, Monday through Friday, 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM. Participants are assisted in obtaining funding through NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or Work Force NJ if they qualify. Private pay is also accepted.

For additional information or to arrange a meeting to learn more about our services please contact:

Joanne Kunz
VP Employment Services
Phone: (908) 782-1480, Extension 230
E-mail: jkunz@ceaemployment.com