In 2022, the AACCNJ created the Mobile Academy to establish and maintain a level and equitable economic playing field throughout the state of New Jersey by augmenting and supplementing the training needs of New Jersey’s underserved workforce and business communities. Offered at churches, community centers, schools, parks, and other venues throughout New Jersey, and sometimes virtually, the Mobile Academy facilitates workshops, seminars, and panel discussions that enhance the competencies of New Jersey’s minority residents and minority-owned businesses while ultimately improving the economic competitiveness of the state.
The Mobile Academy’s topics include, among others:
- Work-readiness Training and Etiquette
- College-preparedness
- Effective Résumé Writing
- Effective Interviewing Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Personal Branding
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Cultural Competencies
- Ethics
- Financial Literacy
- Entrepreneurship
- Homeownership
Esteemed subject matter experts and thought leaders selected by the AACCNJ facilitate the
offerings.
Representative Mobile Academy programs include:
"I AM" Youth Leadership Program
The “I AM” Youth Leadership Program offers leadership and job-readiness training; life-skills training; direct interaction with professionals from various industries; classroom mentorship, role playing, case studies, and interactive activities; career development workshops; and a closing ceremony with individual letters of recommendation and certificates of achievement. Course
titles include:
- Steps to Attaining Leadership
- Team Building
- Ethics
- Public Speaking and Effective Communication
- Job-readiness
- Banking and Financial Literacy
- Entrepreneurship Basics
- Career Day with Government and Corporate Representatives (a field trip to a New Jersey corporation followed by an overview of career opportunities and executive dialogue and mentorship)
- STEAM Day
NJ Kids4 Coding
To help address the educational/technological disparities underserved children face in their communities, AACCNJ launched NJ Kids4 Coding. The program teaches school-aged children (six to 13 years old) the basics of coding and game design and how they impact their lives, including potential career opportunities.
Entrepreneur Academy
FREE 8-week program for Aspiring and New Entrepreneurs! Offering Educational Resources and Entrepreneurial Essentials to help you start, build and launch a successful business.
- ABCs of Starting a Small Business
- Writing a Business Plan/QuickBooks
- Goal Setting
- Marketing Your Business
- 5 Cs of Credit/Access to Capital
- Accounting Do’s and Don’ts and Taxes
- Networking 101
- Excellent Customer Service
- How to Obtain MBE or WMBE Certifications
The Village Program
Launched in 2021, the Village Program addresses the financial disparities that New Jersey’s underserved families face. The eight-week program targets entire households by engaging all family members and teaching them the fundamentals of fiscal literacy and responsibility, job readiness, and job placement to better position them for growth and prosperity.
NJ Reentry Entrepreneurial Program (NJREP)
NJREP is an educational program designed to create successful pathways to entrepreneurship and local business opportunities for previously incarcerated individuals who are reentering society. The eight-week curriculum includes topics such as: The Ethical Entrepreneur, Recognizing Opportunity, Market Research,
Product Marketing, Communication and Social Media, Selling Success, Public Speaking, The Art of Funding, and much more.
High School Work-Study Program
AACCNJ offers a job-preparedness program to juniors and seniors who attend alternative high schools. The curriculum covers first impressions, the job application process, workplace etiquette, financial literacy, self-care, and time management. Other services include career coaching and job placement. Upon completing all components of the program, participants receive referrals for employment and may earn credits toward their high school diplomas.
Career Fairs and Work-readiness Coaching
The Mobile Academy career fairs connect jobseekers to hiring employers from various industries. The career fairs feature work-readiness workshops on résumé writing and LinkedIn optimization and offer free haircuts, headshots for professional online profiles, and other services that are useful to jobseekers. The Mobile Academy work-readiness coaching offers insight on cover letters, résumés, LinkedIn optimization, interviewing, and basic workplace etiquette
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