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Schools, Businesses & NonProfits Share Their News

Since 1986 the biz.ed Guide has been publishing timely information to help businesses, students, educators and others access more options to improve their lives or livlihoods.

To help us celebrate our 20-year anniversary, we asked hundreds of organizations to share their news which may be of interest to you. Here’s what they sent us:

Middlesex County College features a series of new certificate programs for those who want to upgrade their skills including:

Information Systems Security, known as CyberSecurity, was developed with advice from the FBI, industry and government. The program can be completed in a year by those with one year’s college experience.

A certificate in Project Management offered in a 45-hour program meets the requirement to become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). Help Desk Administration can be completed in two semesters after prerequisites are met. Contact 732-906-2526.

The Weekend Nursing Program is now offered at County College of Morris for those interested in pursuing a nursing career. It’s partially funded by three area hospitals, to address the nursing shortage. Call Professor Joan Cunningham at 973-328-5352.

Another innovative program is an A.A.S. in Game Development which offers students a background in operating systems and analysis with design, data structures and algorithms, physics, video graphics and animation. Students will build a game program. Call 973-328-5100.

UMDNJ launches new BioPharma Educational Initiatives for professionals to advance their careers through a variety of courses, certificates and degree programs. The new Certificate in Clinical Recruitment Science prepares students to apply both strategic and scientific approaches to patient recruitment and site selection for clinical trials. Visit www.umdnj.edu/ccoe/biopharma or call 908-889-2560.

New Allied Health programs at Ocean County College - Medical Terminology I and II, online. The courses, in 12 modules, are prerequisites for certificate programs such as medical coding specialist or medical transcriptionist. A new initiative enables students to receive advanced standing for having successfully completed courses in paramedic training, records technician, coding, transcription, and others. Call 732.255.0404.

At Caldwell College a unique affiliation with St. George’s University Medical and Veterinary School in Grenada allows students to receive their degrees in medicine or veterinary medicine in seven years, rather than the usual eight years. This program is New Jersey’s first Veterinary Medical School.

New Graduate programs include: Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training in preferred interventions for autism and related disorders, M.A. in School Counseling, and M.A. in Art Therapy.

Also new at Caldwell are certificate programs in Computer Forensics and Networking Security.

For eligible students, Caldwell offers the NJ Stars Scholarship Program, ranging from $8,000 to full tuition. Visit www.caldwell.edu or call 973-618-3000.

The Cittone Institute becomes Lincoln Technical Institute. In celebration of Lincoln’s 60th birthday, Cittone Institutes will be re-branding as Lincoln Technical Institute. All Lincoln Institutes will continue to offer career education programs in Allied Health, Information Technology, Skilled Trades, Business and more. For Edison, Paramus & Mt. Laurel NJ campuses call 800-677-1903 or www.lincolntech.com

Berkeley College turns 75. Begun in 1931, Berkeley College offers Associate and Bachelor degree programs in Business, Fashion, Health, Information Systems, Interior Design, Paralegal Studies, and Web Design.

The Berkeley AdvantageTM offers a year-round, 12-week quarter system in which a Bachelor’s degree can be completed in three years and an Associate’s in 18 months.

NJcampuses- West Paterson, Paramus, Newark and Woodbridge; New York- Manhattan and White Plains. Visit www.BerkeleyCollege.edu.

Somerset Christian College offers a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Creative Leadership. This program is designed to help students discover their purpose, hearts’ passion and develop basic entrepreneurial ministry and leadership skills to prepare for careers in churches, non-profit ministries or for-profit organizations. Contact Tony Viscioni at 800-234-9305 or info@somerset.edu or visit www.somerset.edu.

Aquatic farmers are now being cultivated at Cape May County Technical School For the past 10 years CMCTS’ Agriculture and Natural Resources program has turned toward aquatic farming – or aquaculture, the growing of fish and shellfish.
Labor statistics report a growing demand for workers in the agriculture, food and natural resources industries, who have horticultural and turf management skills.

Mercy College launches the innovative MercyDIRECT, an interactive marketing agency run exclusively by students and faculty to bring real-world experience to those enrolled in the MS in Direct and Interactive Marketing degree program. This 36-credit graduate program, can be completed in 18 months. Call Walter Neff at 914-736-1768 or wneff@mercy.edu.

Mercy College introduces the B.S. in Corporate & Homeland Security degree. The first of its kind in New York State, it offers students specializations in risk management, homeland security, or information assurance. The degree combines both corporate and government perspectives on security.

Contact Dr. Philip Sarcione at 914-674-7870 or psarcione@mercy.edu.

Inspection21 Home Inspection Institute offers a Home Inspection Certificate program approved by the NJ Dept of Education and Dept of Labor. I-21 instructors include Licensed Home Inspectors, FHA Inspectors, Master Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC Professionals and Construction Engineering Professors.

Inspection21 has two locations: Hackensack, NJ with an actual full-size sample house to do practice inspections, and one in Mount Laurel, NJ. Inspection21 boasts a 93% student passing ratio of the National Home Inspectors Exam. Call 201-457-1121 Visit us www.inspection21.com.

Complete a Business Administration AA degree in three years or less, through the Weekend College at Brookdale Community College’s Wall Higher Education Center! Classes meet Fri and Sat with on-line options available. Students completing the Weekend College program can continue and earn a Bachelor’s degree via the NJ Coastal Communiversity. Call (732) 280-7090.

Rutgers Center for Management-Camden, offers more online certificate programs. Recent additions include: Sales Management, Business Ethics, Law and Code of Conduct, Project Management. New Mini-Certificates available in a variety of Business and Software topics. Contact: Jonathan Lane 856 906 8798 / jonlane@camden.rutgers.edu

Star Technical Institute offers Dialysis Technician, Surgical Technician, Cardiovascular Technician, Health Claims & Billing, Multi-Skilled Technician and Medical Assistants programs. Accredited with campuses throughout NJ, PA & DE, Star offers job placement to graduates. Call the Lakewood Campus at (732-901-9710)

The Alden Institute offers certification in Medical Administration. Computer classes meet daily in Plainfield, NJ call 908-412-8500.

The Office of Community Programs at East Brunswick offers 70 classes from CPR to Feng Shui to Genealogy. Offerings for all ages include Sign Language, Investments for Families, Motorized contraptions and Robotics, Magic Workshops, Knit-Teen and Yoga for Teens. Meet an author, learn Latin dancing, Japanese Flower Arranging, operate your digital camera, be an effective substitute teacher, sell on Ebay, and more. Call 732-613-6982 Go to www.ebnet.org

Study acupressure now at Holistic Healing Arts in Ocean Grove. Earn continuing education units. Call Alvina Quatrano, LMT at 732-502-0514 or visit the website www.processacupressure.

Network Learning Institute in Mount Laurel, NJ offers Cisco Network: Engineer, Design Specialist, Professional, Security Specialist, Voice Specialist. Also Microsoft: System Engineer, System Administrator, Network Engineer and Office Administrator.  Call (877) 564-6454 or visit www.networklearninginstitute.com

A six-week Labor Intern Program sponsored by the NJ Dept of Labor in cooperation with the Union Leadership Academy (ULA) at Rutgers University helps union leaders, activists and members better understand the social, political and economic factors impacting their industries. Classes are offered at six locations in NJ, including International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164’s training facilities in Paramus and Toms River, NJ. Call 201-265-1700 www.ibewlocal164.com.

The first online Ph.D program is introduced by Rutgers University College of Nursing. Doctoral students are required to come to the Newark campus for two weeks in August as a summer residency for the first three years. During the first year online program software will be installed in the doctoral students’ laptops. Contact Miguel Tersy at 973-353-5293 ext 629 or mtersy@rutgers.edu.

The College of New Jersey, once again, has been named one of the nation’s top schools, according to rankings published in the 2007 edition of Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges. TCNJ joins UVA , UNC at Chapel Hill, the College of William and Mary, and UCLA as the only state-supported institutions among the 75 schools that Barron’s lists in its “Most Competitive” category.

Rutgers Business Center, a unit of Rutgers University Division of Continuous Education and Outreach in New Brunswick, offers online skill assessment and talent management tools empowering companies to recruit, assess and train their employees using web based tools. http://businesscenter.rutgers.edu Contact M. Ali Chaudry, Ph.D at (732) 932-4725 or mchaudry@dceo.rutgers.edu.

The Association of Graphic Communications offers over 100 courses in graphic design, web and print production, prepress, marketing, sales, and more. Intensive Electronic Publishing & Web Design Certificate computer programs are available. Training in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut or Long Island. 212-279-2100, x109. www.agcomm.org

Felician College, in Lodi, NJ launches its new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The 36-credit program focuses on qualitative learning to prepare students as innovators and entrepreneurial leaders. The two-year program offers tracks in corporate entrepreneurship and venture creation.

“This MBA program is intended to develop the rainmakers and visionary leaders within organizations,” explains Dr. William Morgan, Dean of the Division of Business. “The knowledge economy, which has been in the forefront of the US economy, is being overshadowed by an economy based on creativity. It’s getting to the point where the bottom line of organizations is becoming more dependent on the creative talents and entrepreneurial spirit of its workforce. By using a facilitated classroom and online (hybrid) cohort learning model, this program will serve as an incubator to inspire innovative and entrepreneurial thinkers to new levels of success.” Contact the Felician Office of Adult and Graduate Admission at (201) 559-6077.

Whether you’re an advanced computer user or you’ve never used one, PC Horizons Computer Learning Center, a MOS Authorized Testing Center, provides custom, flexible Microsoft Office classes. Since 1989, individual attention is provided in day, evening and Saturday classes. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. On and off-site corporate training is also available. Located in Totowa, they can be reached at 973-256-7493 or www.pchorizons.net. Mention this article for a discount!

PRN has provided training for over 800 Certified Nursing Assistants and have successfully served South Jersey residents to achieve self-sufficiency through employment, since 2000. Call 1-888-947-9334 or visit www.prntrainingcenter.com

The Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (LIM), the College for the Business of Fashion, is expanding its campus with a fourth location on Fifth Avenue, NYC. LIM is a four-year private college offering a bachelor’s degree that incorporates hands-on exposure to fashion merchandising, visual merchandising, marketing and management. Contact Meredith Finnin at (212) 752-1530 ext. 250 or visit www.limcollege.edu.

Salem Community College offers three new associate degrees:
Forensic Science program includes Principles of Law Enforcement, Criminology & Forensic Pathology.

Health Science option includes courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals of Math for Nurses, Medical Terminology and Nutrition.
Sports Management courses: Principles and Science of Coaching, Intro to Business, Accounting 1&2, and Sports Psychology. Call 856-299-2100 or visit www.salemcc.edu

The Urban League of Essex County has a vision to create healthy, safe, economically self-sufficient neighborhoods, and improve the well-being of families through effective civic engagement, and enhanced partnerships with businesses, community institutions, and community leaders. The League initiated a call to action for strategies to improve education and economic opportunities for all residents of Essex County. For sponsorship opportunities contact Vivian Cox Fraser, 973-624-9535 x 102 Email: vfraser@ulec.org

Local Non Profit Agency Helps Retailers Meet their Workforce Needs National statistics show the Retail Industry tops the list of high-demand occupations, and continues to add new jobs to the economy.

The Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), a non-sectarian agency located in East Orange, NJ, helps retailers’ employees meet basic reading and writing skills. They conduct on-site classes, using JVS Learning Solutions™, an interactive CD-ROM program which introduces immigrants, displaced workers, unemployed, and people with disabilities to customer service, literacy and workplace skills. Job placement is available. Call 973-674-6330, mabrams@jvsnj.org. Visit www.learningsolutions.org for demo.

For the past 52 years, First Occupational Center of New Jersey (OCNJ) has provided vocational training and job placement to economically disadvantaged and people with disabilities. Training programs include Building Trades, Black Seal, Building Services, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) & Hire Horizons, a joint program with the NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired helps find employment for those with vision loss.

Positions OCNJ can fill include: carpenters apprentices, low-pressure boiler operators, facility maintenance workers, CDL drivers, packagers, assemblers, baggers, mailroom, groundskeepers, kitchen aides and sales associates, among others. Call (973) 672-5800.

The Arc of Monmouth’s Work Opportunity Center (WOC) is in its 40th year providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. WOC is a sub-contract packaging and fulfillment center in Long Branch, NJ. For help with outsourcing, contact Elaine M. Richardson at (732) 229-4414 ext. 205 or at erichardson@arcofmonmouth.org.

The Coalition for Peace and Justice is New Jersey’s chapter of Peace Action, the country’s largest grassroots peace organization, with over 80,000 members nationwide. Founded in 1982 as part of the Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign, the abolition of nuclear weapons worldwide has always been their cornerstone issue.

The Coalition works to promote peaceful conflict resolutions to international problems. They support the Comprehensive Test Ban, the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and the SALT/START treaties between Russia and the US. They oppose the sale of weapons to dictators and human rights abusers and support Ceasefire-NJ to control gun sales and violence. 609-601-8583/8537; ncohen12@comcast.net or www.coalitionforpeaceandjustice.org.

ASAH, a nonprofit of schools and agencies in New Jersey, provides highly specialized services to more than 10,000 infants, children and young adults with disabilities. Since 1974, ASAH advocates legislative and regulatory changes to improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families. Their goal is to ensure these students are served in the least restrictive setting, with an emphasis on returning them to public schools when possible. They forge partnerships with local school districts to enhance the quality of education for students with disabilities. ASAH runs professional development programs including a big conference each spring. Call 609.890.1400.

The Women’s Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County serves displaced homemakers who have lost financial or emotional support as a result of separation, divorce, death or disability of a spouse. The center helps women transition into the workforce by providing basic computer literacy skills, vocational assessment and other tools to gain employment. Job Readiness Workshops help clients prepare resumes, do job search and interview successfully. Call Noreen Noel at (732) 777-1940 or email n.noel@jfvs.org.

The New Jersey Center for Character Education provides guidance, leadership and support for educators implementing character education programs. Located in the Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University, the Center provides technical assistance and evaluation to school districts in association with the state's Character Education Partnership program, and supports an online forum called The Character Education Network for sharing research and promising practices. Call 732-445-7504 or visit www.nj-charactered.net

American Red Cross and Jersey Coast Chapters report they have recently trained 426 new disaster volunteers to be more ready for any disaster situation. They also trained 98,086 residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, including children, for disaster preparedness. They increased their Health and Safety course training and have certified 45,749 people.

The NJ Coalition for Abstinence Education offers a four-hour presentation geared towards middle and high school teens to empower and educate them on making wise choices concerning their health. This program covers STD's, teen pregnancy, condom effectiveness, character building exercises, emotional heartbreak, implementing strategies to fight peer pressure and making commitments concerning overall health. To schedule a presentation or purchase materials call 1-877-I-CAN-WAIT.

Motivation Plus offers a full curriculum of training and motivational programs for corporate clients, private organizations and public schools, including consulting services and customized, one-on-one private training programs. Founded by Mildred Partesi in 1981, the company is dedicated to the higher development of human potential. Call 732-469-6864 or visit www.motivationplus.net.

Children’s entertainer and educator Dave Street, is producing an online Anger Management Advice Clinic for teenagers and young people called “The Good, The Cool and the Angry.” (www.goodcoolandangry.org) Available 24 hours a day, it includes streaming video advice, entertaining visuals and an interactive forum.

Look for Dave’s first children’s book this fall, “How The Land of Litter Became The Kingdom of Clean,” a magical tale about a medieval kingdom where Dragons reuse and recycle. The book features beautiful illustrations by artist Elizabeth Chack. Reach Dave Street at EcoDave908@aol.com.

The Peele Career Institute, in collaboration with the Newark Department of Health, and support from the network of childcare centers in Essex County, offers a Child Care Teacher Aide program to assist Work First NJ clients in the transition from welfare to work. Peele provides intensive, culturally relevant, hands-on, community-based expertise in child care training with special needs children while the Newark Dept of Health provides medical educational service and work experience. Peele also collaborates with Integrity House to provide job skills training to the ex-offender population from around the State, and transition them into productive members of the workforce. PCI establishes a network of employers willing to hire their graduates. Contact Luigi Monaco at 973-474-9035.

The Seashore Healing Arts Center in Somers Point, NJ offers massage therapy training. In the past 10 years massage therapy has become increasingly popular, leading to an increase of research and knowledge of the benefits and applications for massage, as well as ethical standards and practices. There are many more job opportunities in the field. To inquire about an in-depth professional education, contact Edward Smith at Seashore Healing Arts Center, . 609-601-9272.

NLP Awareness Center & Behavioral Consultants announces two new offices in Jackson & Union. Neuro Linguistic Programming is a simple process using the five senses to create behavioral changes quickly and effectively. NLP Practitioner Training is offered at both locations.

NLP Consultants are trained to observe a client's behavior and assist the client in utilizing creative processes to produce more beneficial and appropriate behaviors. The Center also offers a MasterMind Reading course to increase reading speed and comprehension 60 to 90%, reduce stress, improve memory and provide a deeper appreciation of reading & learning. Contact Mike Lofrano 732-240-9017 www.nlpbc.com.

The Middlesex Chamber and Action International offer reasons to work with an Action International Business Coach

If you work too many hours and want to build a team to grow your business, then contact Action Business Coaches at 732.828-4300 or David@ABIcoaching.com or visit www.ABIcoaching.com.

The NJ Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) announces Rosemarie I. Strawn, MBA, as President-Elect at its annual conference in Atlantic City. Ms. Strawn is a motivational speaker, corporate trainer and coach. NJAWBO is the largest statewide women business owners’ organization in the US. For over 25 years, NJAWBO has helped women achieve their business visions by providing them with tools to develop and grow their enterprises. Visit www.njawbo.org or call Rosemarie Strawn, Positive Actions, 732-394-0406 or www.positiveactions.com.

The National Bartenders School in Woodbridge, NJ offers one and two-week classes starting every Monday. Job placement and free refresher courses. Call 732-750-8775 or www.nationalbartendersschoolnj.com

“A solid career in half a year, that’s our motto”, says Tim Rodgers, director of Central Career School in South Plainfield. The school offers programs in Dental Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and PC Office Systems, which provides the computer skills to succeed in an office.

Dental Assistants in New Jersey are expected to increase by 32% by 2014, according to the state Dept of Labor.

Eligible students possess a high school diploma or G.E.D., and will complete a personal interview with a representative from the school. They may attend full or part-time. Central Career School maintains an active Employment Assistance Service for all students and graduates. Call (908)412-8600 or visit www.centralcareer.com.

Xango International has an all natural alternative to medicine - a health beverage made from the whole fruit puree of mangosteen in the form of a 100% natural, delicious tasting dietary juice supplement. With hundreds of years of medicinal folklore and over 5 decades of research by doctors and scientists, Mangosteen is Natures Secret now being revealed.

A new class of Anti-oxidants called Xanthones was discovered in the rind of the mangosteen fruit, which appear to benefit nearly every system in the body. Call RoseMarie 732-765-0364 or visit www.Xango.net.

Physicians for Alternative Medicine, PC, located in West Long Branch, with a team of innovative doctors and highly trained professionals, offers advanced natural options for the treatment and prevention of disease. Treatment includes scientific protocols that integrate mainstream and alternative medicine. The team helps patients understand their alternative treatment options for many serious medical conditions. Nutritional therapy, homeopathy, herbal medicine, lifestyle management, and mind-body medicine are the primary focus of treatment. A variety of alternative treatments can be combined with certain traditional medical protocols, if required, offering patients a comprehensive, complementary medical alternative to their health care.

Physicians for Alternative Medicine, PC works with most insurance plans. Free consultations are available. Call 732-542-2638.

In West Long Branch, the Center for Therapeutic Massage Inc. and School (CTM) offers a full 60 minute massage in a warm, relaxing environment provided by well-trained massage therapists. Open Monday-Saturday and Sunday hours by appointment, CTM is also a NJ Board of Education approved training facility for people who want to become massage therapists. They offer a 10 month, 600-hour program. Visit www.ctmschool.com or call us at 732-571-9111.

The NJ Center for the Healing Arts has been offering opportunities for personal and professional growth and development since 1987. A six-session course in “Understanding Developmental Stages of Children” offers insight into the passages occurring from infancy to adolescence.

For creative approaches to wellness, “Working it Out” combines movement, process, art, and writing to focus on whole-person fitness. And, for teens who want to get “Unplugged,” a program will be offered that incorporates meditation, writing and art.

As it has for the past 19 years, the NJCHA will continue to offer personal counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, children, adolescents, adults, groups, couples, and families. With a team of professionals trained in psychology, social work, counseling and creative expressive arts, NJCHA provides an integrated approach to health and wellness in an environment that supports healing and total health. Located in Fair Haven, NJ, call 732.747.2944 or visit www.njcha.org.

Ingrid Sherman, Shaklee representative of Howell, NJ reports on two new product lines. Cinch(tm) is a new weight-management system specially formulated to help break the yo-yo dieting cycle, burn fat and lose inches. Cinch products are powered by leucine, which helps preserve muscle mass while you lose weight.
Another new product is Get Clean(tm), a nontoxic, biodegradable cleaning line. Sherman, who’s worked with Shaklee for 26 years, says helping others discover benefits of a wellness program leads to a successful home-based business. Call Ingrid at 732-431-9233 or go to www.shaklee.net/ingridsherman

YouthBuild Newark, Inc. helps at-risk youth and young adults literally build their communities and build their lives. From prison to college, homelessness to employment, these transformations are being achieved by graduates of the YouthBuild Newark, Inc. program. For ages 16 through 24 with varied backgrounds, YouthBuild offers the skills to help them change the direction of their lives.

The mission of YouthBuild is “To harness the intelligence and positive energy of low-income young to rebuild their communities and their lives.”
Eligible applicants are committed to continued education, maintaining sobriety, interested in housing construction, are agreeable to taking responsibility for their actions and assuming leadership roles in their families.

Workforce development training supplemented with pertinent supportive services that address the participants’ holistic needs enables program graduates to attain the skills that maintain employment. It truly is a win-win for all involved.
Contact Robert Clark at (973) 624-4720 www.YouthBuildNewark.com

Atlantic County Women’s Center presents a Day of Workshops about Domestic Violence Awareness, Oct 27, 2006 at Carnegie Library Center. Register online at www.acwc.org or call 609-601-9925 ext 204.

New Website provides grants, financial assistance and more to Farmers Go to The NJ Dept of Agriculture at www.nj.gov/agriculture.

Literacy Programs

Jersey City Free Public Library trains and utilizes volunteers to work one-on-one with low-literacy adults. Two years ago, the Library started an English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program to serve the enormous immigrant population. Many clients have college and professional degrees from their native country but are struggling to learn how to speak, read and write English better in order to succeed in this country. Many attend civics classes, also offered at JC Library, as they prepare to apply for U.S. Citizenship. Volunteer tutors learn to teach both ESL and Basic Literacy Skills. To become a tutor or a student, contact Jersey City Library Literacy Program at 201. 547-4518 or literacy@jclibrary.org.

Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County has been awarded ProLiteracy America Accreditation, acknowledging its superior professional leadership, effective programs, committed governing boards, and outstanding volunteer support. ProLiteracy America represents 1,200 community-based volunteer and adult basic education affiliates nationwide.

Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County are committed to being among the premier literacy providers in the nation. Contact Rebecca Lucas, Executive Director, LVMC, at 732-571-0209 or visit www.lvmonmouthnj.org

Literacy Volunteers of Gloucester and Monmouth Counties serve adults with free tutoring. Once trained, the tutors commit at least 100 hours a year, meeting in a public place like a library, community center, school or even a Wendy’s to change someone’s life.

Literacy volunteers of both Gloucester and Monmouth counties are recruiting and training volunteers from all walks of life to be tutors. LVGC estimates that 50,935 adults in Gloucester County cannot read, and 15,790 don’t speak English at home.
“Reading is important because it strengthens individuals, families, and communities’ ability to access health, education, political, economic, and cultural opportunities and services”, says Executive Director, Joan McAllister.

Tutor training typically runs for six weeks. For Gloucester call 856-218-4743 or visit lvaglco@aol.com. For Monmouth call 732-571-0209.

Award for Most Improved Test Scores at a school, was presented to PS 75 in the Bronx, NY, which cites American Reading Company’s 100 Book Challenge as critical to their success. Fourth-graders scored 87% higher on the state’s Language Arts exam in 2005 than they did the year before. “100 Book Challenge has changed the culture of the school,” said Principal Eva Garcia. Contact Fellina Nordell at 610-277-4498.

Guild of Creative Art’s Annual Open Juried Shows…and more in, Shrewsbury, NJ

At the Guild close to 150 artists submit about 230 pieces for open juried shows. About half are accepted. Media include oil, watercolor, pastel, pencil, pen & ink, acrylic, sculpture, photography, mixed media and collage.
The Guild’s November exhibit will feature the fabulous wildlife photography of Joseph Prusky, along with works in various media by members. The December show, “Give a Gift of Art” will showcase works of members.

Art classes, workshops and bus trips for adults and children offered.
Artists wishing to submit original art may contact 732-741-1441 or email Guildofcreativeart@verizon.net. Visit www.Guildofcreativeart.com.