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In addition to our Community Supportive Services work, the Hope VI program will also offer a number of other programs that will benefit residents.
Employee Readiness and Life Skills Development - Individuals who sign up for this program will receive important training that can enable them to succeed in both their personal and professional lives.
Employment readiness and life skills development, includes training in the following:
· Introduction to Computer and Microsoft Office
· Health and Wellness
· Driver Education
· Fire Prevention and Safety Awareness
· Positive Parenting Styles
· Financial Literacy
· Community Living
Employment Opportunities
Hope VI Pre-Apprenticeship Program (HPAAP) - This program was designed to assist residents to gain training, employment experience in the construction industry and to establish a successful work history and gain entry into local apprenticeship program operated by trade unions.
Section 3 –Public Housing residents should contact THA's Section 3 Coordinator, Dallas Cheston at (609)-278-5025, dcheston@tha-nj.org and sign up for CSS services if they are interested in employment- THA, HOPE VI CSS, 875 New Willow Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, (609) 278-5002 or 278-5036; Contractor’s interest in employment should contact AJD Construction at (732) 291-9800 or marymaccajd@gmail.com.
With Every Heartbeat is Life Program (WEHL) - Under the HOPE VI project, THA has launched the “With Every Heartbeat is Life” program (WEHL). The WEHL Program was originally created by the National Institute of Health, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and then brought to the attention of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD has asked THA to utilize its HOPE VI project to implement the program using residents, as Community Health Workers in an effort to educate and reach the community of other public housing residents.
If you have an interest in Health Care and would like to become a paid Community Health Worker, please pick up an application at THA security desk and submit to Mel Weldon, Director of Residence Services or call (609) 278-5013.
WEHL Application
WEHL Program Flyer
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