A Division of Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc.
Unlocking Potential - Empowering Success

The County College Based Center for Adult Transition (CAT) promotes opportunities for independence in employment, post-secondary education, workplace readiness, independent living skills, and more, through a combination of classroom learning and community engagement.

• Must be between the ages of 18-24

• Reside in Warren County, have a High School diploma, GED or equivalent certificate

• Have the potential and desire to achieve the goal of competitive employment

CAT

CENTER FOR ADULT TRANSITION
on the campus of Warren Community College

Project SEARCH

at Atlantic Health System

Project SEARCH is a one-year, business-led, unpaid internship program for students at Hackettstown Medical Center or Newton Medical Center providing a chance to explore careers and develop transferable job skills through a combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations.

• Must be either in last year of high school 18-21, or adults 21-25

• Registered with NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities

• Have the potential and desire to achieve the goal of competitive employment

Paid Student Internship

An opportunity for students to reinforce soft skills, "Get a Plan, Get a Job, Keep a Job." Students earn $18.00 per hour while interning and up to $600 for 6 weeks of soft skill and career training classes!

• Student or June graduate must be between the ages of 14-21

• Reside and attend school in Warren, southern Sussex, western Morris, or northern Hunterdon counties

• Must commit to:

  • Working a minimum of 10 hours per week for a 150-hour paid internship experience.

  • Orientation and virtual soft skill training, attending a minimum of 3 one-hour sessions per week for 3 weeks before the internship and 3 weeks after the internship experience. Students will get paid for the classes. ($100 per week)

• Must have transportation to and from work.

• Must be willing/able to work independently at the job site with employer supervision provided.

Abilities

of Northwest Jersey Inc.
An Affiliate of Allies Inc.
Unlocking Potential - Empowering Success

For more information contact:
Youth Services Manager
(908) 689-1118 or [email protected]
abilitiesnw.org

Eligibility	• Must be between the ages of 18-24 • Reside in Warren County, have a High School diploma, GED or equivalent certificate • Have the potential and desire to achieve the goal of competitive employment
Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Employment / Training Internships Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood
Areas Served	Warren County

Last Updated: 04/03/25