Connecting YOU with 1,000 Opportunities!
The #OpportunityNext newsletter goes out every two weeks with helpful information regarding available jobs, volunteering roles, training programs, and additional resources all to help you discover your next opportunity!

If you have any questions, email us at info@mbknewark.org or call (973) 624-9400 EXT:34 .
1. UPS Hiring Package Handlers $10.45 an Hour | Interviews TUE 9/25
Apply online at upsjobs.com! Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be 18 years old
  • Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs
  • Must attend a 4 day paid orientation
  • Must be eager and able to work shifts: 5-10PM or 11PM-4AM (possible fill time)

Jobs in the Secaucus facility is located at 493 County Ave, Secaucus, NJ, and is accessible from Newark Penn Station.

Interviews will be held on September 25th.
2. PSE&G Energy Career Program at ECC | APPLY BY MON 10/1
Train at Essex County College for careers in the power production industry at no cost if you are accepted into the program. Potential career paths:
  • Power Plant Operator
  • Lineman/Linewoman
  • Mater Technician
  • Gas Service Technician
  • Apprentice Utility Mechanic
  • Underground Technician
  • Customer Service

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MON, October 1st!

Contact: Tanya Wright 973-877-3012 or Cathy Skelley 973-877-3287.

3. Per Scholas Begins Recruitment for their FREE IT Support class in Newark!
Start a new career in IT!

Per Scholas IT Support offers the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications and equips you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs as a support technician.

We live in an age when all technology workers need top-notch cybersecurity skills, but too few have them. It’s another arena in which Per Scholas and their partners can make a powerful difference.
4. Fall Job Fair at Essex County College | THU 10/18 10-2PM
Come and meet multiple company recruiters to increase your chances of being selected quickly for a new job! Meet with professionals across many industries ranging from small local businesses to fortune 500 corporations.

  • Dress professionally— Make a great impression.
  • Be proactive, and stand out with the recruiters. Prepare yourself before the event by learning about the employer's culture, product, personnel, location and industry. You will impress the recruiters with your knowledge of their business.
  • Bring multiple copies of your resume and a pen.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot.
  • Tell a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
  • Prepare a brief and effective statement about your professional career to share with the recruiters.
5. FREE College SAT Prep Classes @ the Springfield Branch Library
FREE College Prep Classes
Springfield Branch Library invites all high school seniors to attend free weekly SAT/ACT Prep Classes.

For more information please call the branch at (973) 733-7736 or contact Mr. Brown, Program Coordinator, at (862) 368-4261 . The program is free and open to the public.

Date & Time:
September 12, 2018 through May 15, 2019
Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 pm &
Saturdays 11:30 – 1:30 pm

Location:
Springfield Branch Library, 50 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ 07103
6. Connect with Recruiter from Essex County One-Stop Career Center for Daily Job Opportunities
Mr. Weldon Montague the III is a Recruiter at the Essex County One-Stop Career Center in Newark. Mr. Montague will is the connection between you and your next short or long term job opportunity. He posts daily on his Facebook page, linking you with immediate opportunities. Follow him on Facebook and visit him at the One-Stop Career Center. Come ready and prepared to work!

Star by visiting the Newark One-Stop Career Center and attend an orientation on:
Mondays OR Tuesdays: 9:00AM or 2:30PM
Thursdays: 2:30PM

Location:
Newark One-Stop Career Center 
990 Broad Street
Newark , NJ 07102
(973) 648-3370  
7. Join the Community Food Bank of New Jersey’s Food Service Training Academy | Classes S tart 10/15
Interested in working in the food industry? Join the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Food Service Training Academy!

  • FREE tuition and public transportation for those who qualify
  • Receive hands-on instruction from classically trained chefs in a commercial kitchen
  • Participants are placed in internships and provided with employment services
  • You MUST have a high school diploma or GED

Call (908) 355-3663 x 240 for more information!

Location:
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey
31 Evans Terminal Rd
Hillside, NJ 07205
8. Looking for Advanced Training? Check out YouthBuild Newark!
YouthBuild Newark (YBN) prepares students to secure their High School Equivalency Diploma (formally known as the GED) and advance to post-secondary education and/or advanced training. YBN provides:
  • Workforce Preparation
  • Socio-Emotional Support
  • Community Service
  • Leadership Development
  • Post-Program Support

For more information or to apply go to youthbuildnewarknj.org
9. Looking for Training and a Paid Internship with a Top Company? Apply for YearUp!
Develop the skills you need for the job you want. YearUp's training program provides you with valuable technical and professional skills and places you in a paid internship at a top corporation. Classes begin in March and September. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the class is filled. To apply or for more information visit yearup.org .

YOU CAN APPLY TO BE A YEAR UP STUDENT IF YOU ARE:
  • 18-24 years old
  • High school graduate or GED recipient
  • Of low to moderate income
  • A U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or have an employment authorization card
  • Available 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) for the full year of the program
  • Highly motivated to learn new technical and professional skills
  • Have not obtained a bachelor’s degree
  • Year Up strongly supports DACA and welcomes young adults with DACA status
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