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TESTIMONIALS

Nancy Ploeger, President of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

“I want to see ParentJobNet go nationwide…In my book, the program should become a nationwide project for inner-city parents.”

“Sometimes the right organization can make all the difference in one's job search -- dare I say, in one's life. ParentJobNet is just such an organization....Continue reading.
M. Georgescu, "Exploring New Career Options for Women" Workshop Participant

"I want to thank the staff at ParentJobNet for the help you have given and are continuing to give me...Continue reading.
W. W., Career Services and Workshop Participant

“Great feedback with my resume-helped me land two job interviews! Thanks!"
Miriam N., Career Options in Changing Times Workshop Participant

"I want to thank you for taking time out to meet with me on several occasions to help tweak my resume with great tips to enhance it, giving great leads for jobs and networking events, and speaking words of encouragement...Continue reading.
D. Isaac, Employment Services & Networking Participant

“The [WCPP] position [which was obtained through ParentJobNet] was a godsend after being unemployed for almost two years..Continue reading.
A. Rainey, Employment Services Participant

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JOBS

Since our beginning, we helped over 100 people obtain jobs through our job readiness and career support workshops, networking events, one-on-one career counseling and resume prep, and job referral services.

In 2010, we placed 20 single mothers in jobs and yielded over $300,000 in income to their families.

Over the past four years, our Career Counselors have met with more than 350 parents and helped to improve their resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/NETWORKING EVENTS

Over the past three years, we served over 2,500 parents in our workshops, classes, and networking events.

Our ESL students’ English proficiency levels have steadily increased (15-20%) over the course of each semester.

Since 2005, we offered year-long ESL/Job Readiness classes at PS 84; and since 2007 offered year-long ESL/Job Readiness classes at other public schools, including Central Park East H.S., PS 189, George Washington H.S., PS 57 and a few other schools.

OTHER HELP

Since 2009, we issued close to 500 outside referrals to parents for jobs, housing, healthcare, childcare, and other resources.

Since 2005, we donated approximately 1,000 books and clothing items to low-income parents.

In 2010 as part of a partnership program, we donated 16 computers to low-income parents in our computer class.