Vocational Skills Program | Friendship House
125 Atlantic St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Eligibility
Open to individuals ages 18 through 30 who have exited high school, meet eligibility for vocational or developmental disability services, demonstrate appropriate workplace readiness, and are seeking competitive employment within the service area
Required documents
Verification of eligibility for Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and/or Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
additional documentation may be required
Hours
Program Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
201-488-4157
Fax·
Fax
201-488-2121
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call and complete an intake assessment to access services.
Fees
Call for fee information, financial aid may be available to those who qualify
Service area
Bergen County, NJ
Provides a business-led internship program that supports young adults with varying abilities in developing vocational and life skills through immersive, real-world workplace experiences, including structured job training, travel training, and multiple internships, to prepare participants for competitive employment and long-term self-sufficiency in the community.
Providing organization
Friendship House
Provides comprehensive behavioral health and vocational rehabilitation services that support emotional stability, skill development, and long-term self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions through clinical counseling, day treatment, life-skills training, and employment supports.