1. EVA’S VILLAGE IS NAMED A JACQUES PÉPIN FOUNDATION GRANT AWARDEE
The Paterson, NJ community kitchen is one of 20 nationwide receiving a $10,000 grant to benefit their efforts  February 2, 2026 – The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) proudly announces Eva’s Village as one of their Winter 2026 Grant Awardees, awarded this month. One of 20 recipients this round, Eva’s Village ...
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2. Women for Women Today Hosts Empowering Mentorship Experience in Paramus
Paramus, NJ – January 26, 2026 — Women for Women Today will host a high-impact mentoring and empowerment experience designed to help women reconnect with their inner purpose, build meaningful connections, and invest in themselves.
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3. YWCA Northern New Jersey Hosts Coffee Café Conversations Open House to Support Underemployed Women on Their Path to Economic Independence
(December 2, 2025) Clifton, NJ — YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) will host Coffee Café Conversations Open House on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at its Clifton office located at 1373 Broad Street, Room 306A.
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4. EVA’S VILLAGE BASED IN PATERSON, N.J. FEEDS AND PROVIDES HOUSING FOR THOSE IN NEED
(Paterson, NJ | November 5, 2025) — Eva’s Village, a cornerstone nonprofit in Passaic County, announced today that Lori Stokes will serve as Master of Ceremonies for Visions of Hope, the organization’s annual Gala, to be held on Thursday, November 13th, at The Grove in Cedar Grove, New Jersey (6:00–10:00 p.m.).
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5. New Students Plan Next Steps at Bergen Open House
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will host an open house for prospective students and their families on Thursday, November 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the institution’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the College’s facilities, review associate degree ...
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6. Bergen Students Keep PACE in Healthcare Workforce
PARAMUS, N.J. – Forty-four students recently graduated from Bergen Community College’s Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) program made possible through a $347,696 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development grant.
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7. YWCA Northern New Jersey to Launch State’s First Center for Racial Healing
New Clinical Racial Trauma Program Trains Providers, Educates Communities, and Expands Access to Culturally Competent Care Hackensack, NJ. (September 18, 2025)  - Tomorrow, the YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) will announce the launch of the Center for Racial Healing, the first clinical racial trauma program of its kind in ...
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8. Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Wegmans Food Markets to 2025 Best Workplaces in Retail List, Ranking #1
Rochester, New York — Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have ranked Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. #1 on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail? List. This award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 87,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified? companies in the retail ...
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9. Bergen Selected for National Storytelling Initiative
Complete College America visited Bergen Community College in 2024 to photograph authentic lived experiences of real students. Allison Shelley/Complete College Photo Library PARAMUS, N.J. – Complete College America (CCA) - a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing postsecondary attainment in the United States - has launched a public Creative Commons ...
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10. CarePlus NJ’s Brigitte Johnson Named to NJBIZ’s 2025 Leading Women in Business List
Paramus, N.J. (July 17, 2025) –  CarePlus NJ, a leading nonprofit provider of integrated mental health, substance use disorder, and primary care services, is proud to announce that President and CEO, Brigette Johnson, has been named one of NJBIZ’s 2025 Leading Women in Business.
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11. NEW JERSEY TUTORING CORPS CONTINUES DEVELOPMENT OF NATION'S FIRST TUTOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM TO ADDRESS EDUCATOR WORKFORCE SHORTAGES
... Activation and Implementation of New Tutor-to-Teacher Pathway [New Jersey – June 12, 2025] – The New Jersey Tutoring Corps (NJTC) announced today that ConnectED Workforce, New Jersey City University, and the Teacher Apprenticeship Network will provide needed expertise and support as it establishes the nation's first Tutor Apprenticeship Program ...
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12. YWCA Northern New Jersey to Host 2025 Women of the Workforce Career Expo
... women in Northern NJ Paramus, NJ - May 9, 2025 - YWCA Northern New Jersey is proud to announce its 2025 Women of the Workforce: Career Expo, a free, high-impact event designed to connect unemployed, underemployed, and career-seeking women with leading employers across a wide range of industries. The ...
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13. Fortune and Great Place To Work Name Wegmans to ‘100 Best Companies to Work For' in 2025, Ranking No. 6
Rochester, N.Y. — Great Place To Work? and Fortune? have recognized Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For? in 2025. This is Wegmans 28th time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at 6th place. Earning a spot ...
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14. Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation Supports Table to Table’s Mission with a $25,000 Grant to Combat Hunger and Promote Nutritional Wellness
March 26, 2025 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue nonprofit, received a generous $25,000 grant from Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation in support of its more than 25-year-old mission to reduce food waste and feed individuals and families facing food insecurity throughout northern ...
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15. Take a Tour at Bergen’s Spring Open House
PARAMUS, N.J. – Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to explore Bergen Community College programs, facilities and resources at the institution’s spring open house on Thursday, April 3. The expansive campuswide event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the College’s main campus at 400 ...
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16. Paramedic Students Answer the Call, Earn Honors
PARAMUS, N.J. – With certification exam outcomes exceeding the statewide average, Bergen Community College paramedic science program students have secured the National Conference on EMS “Director’s Award” for the institution. More than 99 percent of Bergen paramedic science students pass their certification and licensing exams compared with 96.7 percent of ...
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17. COUNTY MOVES FORWARD ON BERGEN JUNCTION WORKFORCE HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT
New Mixed-Use Project Will Provide Housing for Essential Workers, Veterans, Promote Economic Growth
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18. YWCA Northern New Jersey Launches Initiatives Empowering Girls to Explore Science and Technology During National STEM Month
... girls to shatter stereotypes and ignite passions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Recognizing that women make up only about 28% of the entire STEM workforce, YWCANNJ is deeply committed to elevating the significance of STEM education and inspiring women and girls to pursue fulfilling careers in these fields. 
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19. Bergen Students Secure State Council’s Scholarship
TRENTON, N.J. – Bergen Community College students Chennelle Brown and Zhyldyz Makhmutova have received the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) Richard and Ann Wellbrock Chair Scholarship.
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20. Construction Management Pipeline Runs Through Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College recently recognized 20 certificate program graduates enrolled under a $4 million state grant program that sought to prepare women and minority candidates for jobs in construction management.
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21. Bergen an Inaugural Partner in UK Student Exchange Program
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and U.K. Association of Colleges (AoC) have selected Bergen Community College as an inaugural partner for a collaborative student exchange program focused on sustainability with colleges in the United Kingdom. Officially the “U.S.-UK Community College and Technical Education Exchange,” the program will ...
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22. Doors Open at Bergen for Open House
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will host an open house for prospective students and their families on Thursday, October 10 at the institution’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. The event, which will take place from 3 to 6 p.m., will offer attendees an opportunity to learn ...
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23. $2 Million Grant Supports Tuition-Free Manufacturing Education
PARAMUS, N.J. – A $2 million New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce grant - the New Jersey Manufacturing Skills Initiative - will offer 250 students the opportunity to enroll in a manufacturing education and training program at Bergen Community College this fall, tuition-free.
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24. YWCA Northern New Jersey Kicks Off Employee Rights Campaign with Virtual Press Conference Featuring Leaders in Civil and Workplace Rights
Initiative Features Toolkit and Educational Videos to Empower Workers Hackensack, NJ - YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCA NNJ) has launched a campaign to educate employees in New Jersey about their rights and legal protections in the workplace. ‘Know Your Employee Rights’ kicked off with a virtual press conference on ...
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25. Bergen’s Executive Assistant to Trustees Honored
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Association of Community College Trustees has selected Bergen Community College Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees and the President Maria Ferrara to receive the “professional board staff member - northeast region” award.
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