THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT THE GPOIC INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
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21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY
- BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
- TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
- EARLY EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE (EEI)
- WORKFORCE LEARNING LINK (WLL) PROGRAM
- GED PREP
- LEARNSCAPE
- CUSTODIALMAINTENANCE TRAINING
- CDL TRAINING PROGRAM
- STRIVE TO DRIVE PROGRAM
- SUPPORTED WORK DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
CERTIFIED BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
The Certified Business Professional Program is an international industry credential that validates and develops the business professional. The CBP program establishes a foundation-level, industry-neutral certification for business professionals. 
The program was developed by industry-wide and cross platform job task analysis and consultation with key industry representatives to ensure the program’s effectiveness and applicability. This ensures that the candidate is exposed to functional business tasks and gains practical exposure to the work environment.
The technology training component of the Greater Paterson OIC exists to provide both the essential business skills, and core technological skills we believe our students will need in order to compete in today’s job market.
Our training focus centers on helping our students develop proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software applications which includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Microsoft Office remains one of the most prominent productivity application suites used in the current business environment; therefore, training in these applications remains relevant.
EARLY EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE (EEI)
The Early Employment Initiative (EEI) involves mandatory participation by adult member(s) of a TANF applicant family, who meet eligibility criteria in an up-front concentrated Job Search/Placement strategy, that provides an opportunity for family to obtain the unsubsidized employment; thereby avoiding receipt of WFNJ/TANF cash assistance.
LITERACY TRAINING
WORKFORCE LEARNING LINK (WLL) PROGRAM
The NJ Workforce Learning Link (WLL) Program provides the students with the knowledge and understanding of effective writing, verbal communication, and mathematical skills, for the business workplace. The program consists of the following literacy components and briefs.
GEDPathway: A Computer based program with 66 Instructional Lessons, a Diagnostic Pre-test, and 2 Practice Post-tests. After a student takes the Diagnostic Pre-test, a customized learning plan, which includes instructional lessons, are generated, based on test results.
LearnScape SkillsAtlas offers 167 lessons with over 600 topics in reading, math, and work habits. Features include: teaching workforce skills with job-oriented graphics; complete English audio narration (also available in Spanish); simple controls designed for non-computer-literate users; computerized interactive self-paced program; a customized, occupation-based curricula is available. Skills assessment occurs through diagnostic testing, and the application has robust reporting capabilities.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM
CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE TRAINING
Janitors /Custodians are generally responsible for the cleaning in commercial facilities such as offices, schools, hospitals, apartment buildings, etc. They typically perform the duties necessary to keep the premises of a building clean and sanitized. This program provides hands on experience and supervised training to prepare participants to work in the sanitation industry.
The CDL License Program is a collaborative effort between GPOIC and the Paterson Task Force in order to assist clients with obtaining CDL permits and licenses through the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles. Interested clients that meet pre-qualifications for CDL program will take courses designed to help clients obtain Class B or Class C licenses which will enable clients to drive vehicles such as school buses, limousines, taxis, small panel trucks as well as larger trucks and commercial buses.
Strive to Drive is an innovative program designed to help individual’s overcome transportation barriers that limit employment opportunities. Services are provided to assist customers with:
- Obtain a driving permit
- Obtaining a drivers license
- Obtain an automobile*
*For eligible customers through a collaborating agency, and based on vehicle availability.
The Supported Work Department is responsible for conducting employability assessments on all GPOIC clients, placing clients on internships/worksites, creating résumés and cover letters, as well as providing job development, job placement and retention services.
The Supported Work Department provides the tools to teach individuals how to market themselves and how to compete in the job market.