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Why Everyone Should Learn Entrepreneurship

“The highest manifestation of life consists in this: that a being governs its own actions. A thing which is always subject to the direction of another is somewhat of a dead thing”. Thomas Aquinas One of the biggest misconceptions around…

Training

The Importance of Entrepreneurship Training

It has always been the position of the Greater Paterson OIC that entrepreneurship education has a place in workforce development for youth and adults. In this post, we share a panel conversation that discusses the importance of this education. Certiport…

Community, Jobs, Training

Developing One of Our Most Important Skills.

Most of the people I know had a great sense of relief and renewed hope when 2020 ended. I am confident that I am not alone in saying it was one of the most challenging years of my life. Of course, the elephant in the room was the COVID-19…

Achievement, Training

3 Keys to Building an Effective Team

"Individual commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." --Vince Lombard The importance of teamwork today is something that cannot be overstated. Teams exist…

Achievement, Community, Personal

The “Secret” of Success

Countless books and articles have been written on the subject of success. Many of them entice readers by teasing that they have the “Secrets of Success”. However, if we are honest with ourselves, most of us would confess that we know…

Achievement, Community

How to Engage in Positive Change

At the time of this post our country is in a very interesting place; a crossroads if you will. We are still in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, but in addition to that, in reaction to the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, protest…

Training

Why Entrepreneurship Training Should be Included in Workforce Development

One of the most overlooked categories in Workforce Development, especially as it relates to low-income and underserved populations, is teaching the general principles of entrepreneurship. In this sector most services tend to lean towards employment…

Training

Preparing for the Post-Pandemic World of Work

There are few people who would deny that the COVID19 pandemic has changed our lives in dramatic and profound ways. One of those changes in particular is in the employment sector. I am deeply saddened by the millions of people who have been forced…

Achievement

Mike Dominguez

Another Greater Paterson Student Achieving at high levels!

News

7 practices to help speed up job search

When an individual has spent some time looking for a new work, it can be easy to get into a rut, especially if that perfect job hasn’t come along. Worse yet, the few interviews that came your way did not result in a job offer. There is no reason to panic. Changing your tactics and being more proactive can change your luck and land you that job.

Achievement

A Plan for Success

When Jazmin Oquendo arrived at the Greater Paterson OIC, she came with a plan. With a background in phlebotomy and prior experience in the medical industry, her plan was to come to OIC, earn her Microsoft Office Specialist certification,…

Achievement

Ruth Rivera

Another Greater Paterson student achieving at high levels has earned certifications in...

Achievement

Chantel Cuavers

The challenges of single parenthood are well-known and widely documented. The impact of being a single parent effects people differently. For some it’s an excuse for underachieving and accepting a life of mediocracy. For others it can be a motivator to face the challenges and advance towards building the type of life desired. Chantel Cuavers is an example of the latter.

Community, News

Harvey J. Nutter

Training

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification (ESB)

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification (ESB) ... These core concepts include entrepreneurship; recognizing and evaluating opportunities; planning for, starting, and operating a business; marketing and sales; and financial management…

Achievement

Jennifer Nunez

The great race car driver Mario Andretti is quoted as saying, “Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”This quote sums up Ms. Jennifer Nunez nicely.