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Upgrade Your Workers’ Skills with State Funding
This represents a great opportunity for your company to improve both productivity and the morale of your employees. These programs are intended for all New Jersey companies.
In today’s competitive business and economic climate a well-trained and motivated workforce can make the difference between success and extinction.
Our staff if prepared to pre-qualify your company for these state funds, process all the grant paperwork and deliver a wide range of training classes at no cost to your company.
The New Jersey Department of Labor, through their High Growth Workforce Investment Grant Program, provides training within four broad categories: communications, computer skills, mathematics and English as a second language. A listing of available courses in these four categories is available upon request. In addition, we also can create custom training programs for you within these four categories which will also qualify for state grant funding.
Grant Fund Overview
The Callagy Group in conjunction with NJ Department of Labor provides NJ businesses with grant funding for the training of their employees. Should you have a training program already in place, these grants can be used to supplement your training needs.
The grant funding includes broad subject areas: Communications, English as a Second Language, Computer Skills and Mathematics.
The following courses are just a few examples of what content may be included:
COMMUNICATIONS: Effective Supervision, Team building, Civility in the Workplace, Customer Service, Leadership Presentation Skills, Marketing
COMPUTER SKILLS: Beginner to Expert training in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Outlook Express, Publisher, Internet, Windows
ESL: English as a Second Language for non-native speakers, Accent Reduction
Mathematics: general math skills or Shop Math
Answers to some frequently asked questions:
* Classes are scheduled at your convenience and are held on site at your workplace. * Classes range from 2 hour seminars to full day seminars. * Instructors are paid through the grant therefore there are no costs to the company. * Use of Laptops, audio/visual equipment and all training materials are funded by the grant. * Should you be in need of a course that is not already developed, we will develop it. * Grants expire in one year but are renewable annually. * The grant budget is determined by your training needs and number of employees.
Grant recipients include: small to large business both public and private, non-profit organizations and community based organizations. If references are desire, please ask for a list of clients who are participating in this program.
English Competency
English as a Second Language
o Acquire skills to translate to non-native speakers to all levels of language proficiency o Effective strategies for communication completely and accurately o Increase competence in all English language-skills + Listening + Speaking + Reading + Writing
o A study of grammar, writing, reading comprehension, and vocabulary building – specifically for American English o Specialized activities to reinforce work on + Vocabulary + Structure + Composition
Conversation Skills Workshop:
* Extensive use of specialized activities augments work on listening and speaking skills
Expository Writing Workshop:
* Emphasis is on the development of style – working on word choice, image and emphasis
Effective Speaking Skills:
* Designed methods of learning to eliminate embarrassing mistakes, gain confidence and produce clear, accurate and effective speech
Types of Classes Offered Under N. J. State Grants
Computer Skills Course Modules:
Microsoft Excel ALL LEVELS* Microsoft Word ALL LEVELS* Microsoft PowerPoint ALL LEVELS* Microsoft Outlook ALL LEVELS* Microsoft Access ALL LEVELS* Lotus Notes Word Perfect Act Windows, 95, 98, NT, ME, XP Microsoft Certifications Prep classes are available for: MOS Word Certification MOS Excel Certification MOS Access Certification MOS Outlook Certification MOS PowerPoint Certification MOS Project Certification CDIA+ Certification Prep A+ Certification Prep N+ Certification Prep
MANY MORE COMPUTER COURSES OFFERED
*ALL LEVELS = Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Communications:
Communication Training Customer Relations Team Building Sales Training Time Management Communications Human Resources Work & Family Balance Conflict Resolution Supervisory Skills Motivational Training
Contact the Callagy Group today to begin!
Email info@callagygroup.com.
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