Programs & Services

CAREER SERVICES: Resume development, job search-contact Juanita Turner; job training-contact Martha Velez; Microsoft exams - contact Manuel Mesia ; Career advancement counseling appointments-contact Cheryl Alicchio @ 201.568.1166.

CAREER CLOSET: Free outfits for job-seeking and newly employed women. To shop or donate, contact Martha Velez @ 201.568.1166.

COMPUTER TRAINING: For daytime job training classes, contact Martha Velez @ 201 568.1166.

CERTIFICATIONS: Women's Rights Information Center is a Certified NJ State Training Providers and Official Microsoft® Testing Center.

DISPLACED HOMEMAKER (DH) SERVICES: Counseling, legal consultations, referrals, computer classes, job training, workshops and other services to help after divorce, separation, death or disability of a spouse or partner. Contact Suzan Burr @ 201.568.1166.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Small Business Management Counseling - Women and men who are planning to launch a startup or who have an existing business can get confidential management advice from SCORE, a resource arm of the Small Business Administration. An experienced counselor provides assistance with business plans, financing, marketing, technology, franchising and more. Contact Suzan Burr @ 201.568.1166.

EN ESPAÑOL - HISPANIC WOMEN’S SERVICES:Bilingual counselors provide assistance for women. Para las mujeres que hablan español, se ofrecen asesorías sobre carreras, búsqueda de empleo y entrenamiento. Tenemos también clases de inglés y de computadora.  Se le atenderá en español. Contactar a María Eugenia al 201.568.1166.

INGLES - ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: Beginner, intermediate and advanced Computer/ESL classes, plus one-on-one English tutoring. Citizenship classes are also offered. 
Se ofrecerán clases de Ingles - tenemos el primer nivel y el segundo nivel. Tambien ofrecemeos clases de Ciudadania.
Contactar a@ María Eugenia 201.568.1166.

INFORMATION AND REFERRALS: Through our county-wide network of agencies and non-profit organizations, we can help you find resources and services to deal with a variety of personal and family needs. Call or come by anytime.

JOB MATCHING: Email your job posting or resume to info@womensrights.org for computerized matching/referral service.

LEGAL CONSULTATIONS: For family, matrimonial and child support issues. Half-hour appointments scheduled Monday evenings and one Thursday night a month. Contact Cheryl Alicchio @ 201.568.1166.

MEETINGS: New Jersey NOW - contact www.now.org for information or call Doris Baran Hirsch at 201.767.0183.

SHARED HOUSING FOR ONE-PARENT FAMILIES AND OTHERS: For help setting up a shared-living arrangement and finding a compatible housemate. 
Contact Angele Leaptrot @ 201.568.1166 for information or an appointment.

VOLUNTEERING: To contribute your time and talents to help the Center help other women. Martha Velez @ 201.568.1166. 

WOMEN’S HISTORY LIBRARY: Offering over 2,000 books for borrowing at no charge. Call for schedule.

UNEMPLOYMENT (UE) RE-TRAINING: Microsoft Office computer training for those receiveing unemployment benefits, needing new or upgraded skills, and eligible for training through the Bergen County One Stop System.
Contact Martha Velez @ 201.568.1166.

WORKSHOPS: Topics of interest to women. To register, contact Cheryl Alicchio @ 201.568.1166. To present a workshop, contact Suzan Burr @ 201.568.1166.

HOME HEALTH AIDE: Training, licensing and certification. Classes are scheduled monthly. Please call for dates and times.

WORKFIRST NEW JERSEY (WFNJ): Microsoft Office computer training, office skills, job placement assistance and ESL/Literacy classes for individuals moving from welfare to work and self-sufficiency. Contact Martha Velez @ 201.568.1166.

YOUNG WOMEN AND GIRLS: Resources, referrals, and workshops. Contact Suzan Burr @ 201.568.1166.

Funding for Center programs and services include: NJ Department of Community Affairs Division on Women, Displaced Homemakers Program; NJ Department of Labor; Bergen County Department of Human Services; Bergen County Community Development Program; County of Bergen; Bergen County’s United Way; Displaced Homemaker Network of NJ, Inc.; Community Chest of Englewood; Leonia Community Chest; National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Teaneck Section; Women United in Philanthropy; contributions from individuals, organizations, small foundations and corporations; fund-raising events; plus valuable in-kind services from members of Women Lawyers in Bergen and many other volunteer professionals.