On Friday, January 18th participants in the WorkFirst NJ program were recognized for their accomplishments at the first quarterly Celebration of Work hosted by Fedcap, Inc. at the Mercer County Fedcap Opportunity Center. WorkFirst NJ, the state’s welfare reform program, seeks to provide participants with resources that lead to employment and foster self-sufficiency through job training, work activities and education.
At the celebration, guests were privileged to meet Keynote speaker, John E. Harmon, Sr. IOM, Founder, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. Participants were given the opportunity to share their success stories and how the partnership among Mercer County, Mercer County Board of Social Services and Fedcap Inc. has positively impacted their professional development.
Certificates of Completion were awarded to four individuals who completed online training hours through Fedcap Academy. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, Personal Care Aide, Social and Human Service Assistant, Sales Management and Certified Nursing Assistant. In addition, nine participants who obtained employment were given a Star Achiever Trophy and six participants who displayed exemplary participation in the program were awarded a Certificate of Participation.