About Us

OUR MISSION is to help educate, connect and empower public school parents with the support and tools they need for job readiness and financial security. Through targeted classes, workshops, networking and career counseling, we serve the community and strengthen families.

Our History

ParentJobNet was founded in 2004 by Pat Craddick, a New York City public school mom who saw that the public school setting was the community focal point for parents, many of whom were mothers in need of support and job resources to enable them to enter or reenter the job market. To help them get the necessary tools, she developed ParentJobNet as a school-based non profit organization.

Started as an internet–based resource linking parents to jobs, ParentJobNet has grown into a school–based community program founded on the premise that strengthening the economic security of parents promotes the well–being of their children.  ParentJobNet provides parents of school-age children classes in English literacy, financial planning, computer training, and resume preparation; as well as networking events, and other connections to employment opportunities and other resources.

Housing our programs and services in public schools helps create a one-stop-shop approach to finding resources, builds community ties, and encourages parents to become more engaged in their children’s school lives. PJN believes that by investing in parents, we strengthen families as well as the entire community.

All of our programs and services are offered free of charge to public school parents and caregivers with the support of the New York Women's Foundation, Consortium for Worker Education, government organizations, elected officials, businesses, individual donors, and with the help of our family of generous supporters.

Message from Executive Director

Pat Craddick 1.5.12

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Happy New Year!  On behalf of ParentJobNet, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a  peaceful, happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.

In 2012 let’s continue to strive and flourish in our communities and manifest peace and love in our hearts and give our children  the brighter and better future they deserve.

We at ParentJobNet embrace the opportunities ahead and look forward to a fruitful year.

Best wishes,

Pat Craddick


View recent video Jan. 2012.

 

 

Newsletters

ParentJobNet Articles

  • A Day In the Life Of A Public School ESL Class - December 2011.  ARTICLE

  • The Process IV - An In-depth Look Inside PJN's Job Readiness and Computer Class.  ARTICLE

  • Community Networking Event Article - April 2011.  ARTICLE

  • The Process III - The PJN Board Retreat Perspective (Feb 2011)  ARTICLE

  • ParentJobNet Presents "Toot Your Own Horn" Event at Starbucks (Feb 2011) ARTICLE -- Guest Spotlight ARTICLE

  • TD Bank Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to ParentJobNet (Jan 2011) ARTICLE

  • NYC Business Professional Donates Expertise to ParentJobNet (Jan 2011) ARTICLE

  • No Man or Woman is an Island (Nov 2010) ARTICLE

  • Money Matters (Nov 2010) ARTICLE

  • The ParentJobNet Process (Nov. 2010)  ARTICLE

  • Personalized Networking the ParentJobNet Way (Oct. 2010) ARTICLE

 

In the News

  • PJN was featured by the NYC Dept. of Education (Aug 2010) Article
  • ParentJobNet Featured By The New York Women's Foundation (May 2010) Video.  See us at the 2:20 minute mark of the video.
  • The West Side Spirit: Pat Craddick Receives 2008 Westy Award in the "Entrepreneurs" category. 
    (Oct 2008) Photo
  • Manhattan Chamber of Commerce: ParentJobNet Connects Parents with Career Opportunities. 
    (Jun 2007) Article
  • The West Side Spirit: Your Career is on Her Mind. (May 2007) Article
  • ParentGuide: ParentJobNet Provides Vital Career Help to Families. (2006) Article
  • Goddard Riverside awards Pat Craddick (May 2006) Article

 

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