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Career Connection Employment Resource Institute at MHANJ

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s Career Connection Employment Resource Institute (CCERI)

12/19/2025

We were excited to kick the holidays into gear with “WRAP for the Holidays: A Brief Overview” this week! 🎁 ❄️⛄️
WRAP was developed to support people in managing their mental health and building wellness tools they can use in every day life! Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Interested in learning more or attending a training? Reach out to us to be added to our mailing list!

12/18/2025

✨New!✨

📣We’re excited to share CCERI’s Peer Pre-Vocational Training Program, designed specifically for peer providers supporting individuals through employment transitions, career development, and vocational services.

Join us for a free informational webinar on January 12th from 12–12:30 PM to learn more about this comprehensive, peer-focused curriculum.

The training will take place in early 2026 and include:
✔️ 20 hours of virtual training
✔️ 5 structured modules
✔️ 100% peer focused

Register here for the information session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3dDHNAyUQTikGsziI0t_9g

12/17/2025

We’re celebrating an incredible group of staff from across multiple organizations who’ve just completed our Fall 2026 Pre-Vocational Training Program with CCERI!
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to supporting others on their employment journeys is truly inspiring. From building foundational skills to embracing person-centered practices, you’ve shown up with heart and purpose every step of the way.

Thank you for the work you do—and the work you’re about to do. You are giving hope and opening new possibilities in each person’s unique recovery journey.

12/15/2025

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful Hanukkah. May your days be filled with light, love, and meaningful moments.

12/12/2025

Join us for WRAP for the Holidays, a brief overview designed to help you refresh your WRAP skills and navigate the season with more confidence and self-care.
We’ll review the parts of WRAP, explore key recovery concepts, and share practical ways to adapt your WRAP for the holidays.
This session is perfect for anyone looking to stay grounded, supported, and intentional during this busy time of year!

WRAP for the Holidays
Wednesday, December 17th from 12:00–1:00 PM EST
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5r14Vlj4TeS1VJ5HOXr2tA

12/11/2025

Pre-registration is NOW OPEN for the Spring 2026 Pre-Vocational Partial Care Series!

The Career Connection Employment Resource Institute is offering Prevocational Services Training—a curriculum designed to meet NJ regulations for partial care settings.

This training is:
✅ For NJ practitioners in supported employment, education, & behavioral health
✅ Focused on preparatory activities for individuals & group settings

📅 Register here: https://forms.gle/tPuph6vjxkzrqnJR6
📩 Questions? Contact Gerard Radice at gradice@mhanj.org

12/10/2025

A huge thank you to Rosemarie Barbalace for leading an important session on the ABC’s of Mental Health!

This training provided attendees with over 30 on-the-go practices and lessons for managing stress at work and at home during the hectic holiday season.

We’re so grateful to Rosemarie for sharing her expertise with us and to all of our participants for joining in on this important conversation!

12/05/2025

A huge thank you to Giovanna Giacobbe, MSW, for leading an important session on Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) parts 1 & 2!

These trainings provided an overview of trauma and effective coping strategies that support trauma recovery.

We’re so grateful to Giovanna for sharing her expertise with us and to all of our participants for joining in on this important conversation!

12/03/2025

Whitney Hendrickson and Katie McGowan, Trainers/Coordinators from the Career Connection Employment Resource Institute, presented on Mental Health 101 for the Center for Evaluation and Counseling this week. Whitney and Katie shared important information on the basics of mental health and how we can support ourselves and others when we need it most. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Interested in learning more or attending a training? Reach out to us to be added to our mailing list!

12/02/2025

A huge thank you to the Probation Association of New Jersey for the opportunity to present Beyond Burnout at this year’s annual conference last week.
We’re grateful to have shared and connected on this important topic with so many dedicated professionals.
Thank you for the work you do and for welcoming us!

12/01/2025

A huge thank you to Sharon Gbadamosi for leading an incredible 2-part series on “Empowering through Education: Supporting Mental Health in Postsecondary Pathways!”

This training provided an overview of how mental health can affect students ability to succeed in school and putting supportive education into practice.

We’re so grateful to Sharon for sharing her expertise with us and to all of our participants for joining in on this important conversation!

11/30/2025

A huge thank you to Krista Klie for leading an important session on Alfluence: Leveraging Technology for Career Success in the Social Media Age!

This training provided an overview of AI and how it can support your job search and career.

We’re so grateful to Krista for sharing her expertise with us and to all of our participants for joining in on this important conversation!

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