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Exceeding Expectations
Exceeding Expectations, One Mind at a Time
F.B.I.G.news Who is F.B.I.G.?? (Faith Based Initiative Group) Faith Based Initiative Group (F.B.I.G.) is a non-profit agency based in Asbury Park, NJ. We use a holistic approach, addressing all of our clients’ needs- physical, emotional, social, etc. We assess and prepare them on every level, developing permanent skills that lead to longterm success. We work with individuals and families to find federal, state and local resources in all areas of social services – education, training, housing, employment, housing and healthcare.
F.B.I.G.’s MISSION Our goal at F.B.I.G. is to exceed expectations, one mind at a time. We don’t just teach job skills, we work on life skills, supporting the building blocks that bring confidence, growth and stability to the individual, the family and outward into the world.
F.B.I.G.’s INITIATIVES We have three initiatives that give our clients an edge in the workforce – The F.B.I.G., Inc. Construction Connection, The Retail 1201 Springwood Ave. Connection and The Community Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Connection. Our initiatives provide www.fbihdg.com training and recognized certification for (732) 455-5415 | (732) 640-5751 employers, as well as a networking system that gets employment results.
We have a program designed with you in mind!
MAKE-IT- HAPPEN Is a program that provides a bi-monthly job listing and resource newsletter for all who register. We will also offer a la carte services such as the retail and work readiness credentials. JUMP START LIFE SKILLS Academy The city of Asbury Park is sponsoring Job Readiness training to assist participants to employment and self-sufficiency in the retail and customer service industries. The program will run for five weeks and will be held in the FBIG office at 1201 Springwood Ave. Asbury Park.
For instant updates for upcoming open jobs and job fairs connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. WE’RE ON FACEBOOK!
O.P.E.R.A Academy Program Is a critical thinking tool; teaching participants fundamental skills to improve quality of life and direction. It teaches the ability to RESPOND instead of REACT. How to “think through” negatives to turn them into positives. O.P.E.R.A. is a method of approaching problems or situations finding the best way to resolve them.
Not on Facebook?? Come to 1201 Springwood Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 to take a look at our job listing book.
LEVARIO INSTITUTE F.B.I.G. has partnered with the Levario Institute to offer participants technical skills in areas such as computer repair, networking or Microsoft office. You can receive certification and non-certification courses in Microsoft office, CompTIA, A+ and network+
What’s going in Asbury? All the information you need is only a click away. Want to know exciting events are upcoming? When is the next city council meeting? Where can you volunteer at? Everything you want to know can be found at the Asbury Park City website: www.cityofasburypark.com/ Check it out! Jolin Foods – Offers customers quality food products at the lowest possible pricing. They have package boxes that start at $38 a box. Sign up for specials and more information at: http://www.jolinfoods.co
F.B.I.G. has teamed up with other visionaries to provide you with the best possible service and to set you up for a bright and successful future! Disabled American Veterans We would like to welcome the James Albert Pritchett Memorial, Chapter 85, of the DAV as our newest partner! They will help any disabled veteran with processing their claims every Thursday between 10:00am – 3:30pm at 1201 Springwood Ave. on the second floor.
***TO CASSANDRA DICKERSON: Your unwavering belief and support in our endeavors has been noted and appreciated. You ARE the wind beneath our wings!! THANK YOU!!!
City of Asbury Park To the City of Asbury Park: Mayor Myra Campbell and Council John Moor, Sue Henderson, Amy Quinn, and John Loffredo. We thank you for your support in the Jump Start Program Initiative where Asbury Park residents will receive training that can lead to their Retail Certification
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Our Other Partners
1. Interfaith Neighbors 2. Kula Café 3. Asbury Park Community
Development Initiative
4. Monmouth Probation
Division – Community Services Program 5. O.P.E.R.A. International 6. Alphabets Pre-School 7. Madison Marquette PARTICIPATE IN A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM! You could receive - Minimum Wage while in Program - Soft Skills Training - Some may also be working on getting their GED - Permanent Job Placement Assistance - Participation in the Go for the GOLD Program To be Eligible - Out of School - 16 – 21 years old AND, - Economically disadvantaged OR - Member of family receiving public assistance, OR, - Classified youth* Please contact F.B.I.G. for more information
From the Desk of
Ramona Recently, an article appeared in the local media ranking Asbury Park negatively. The article did not say, least-safest area in New Jersey is “Westside Asbury Park” or “Asbury Park, across the tracks”, or “Asbury Park, not the beach side!” It said Asbury Park as a “whole”. Again, just when we thought the “perception” was changing, here we go again! Find out what you can do! Support the programs that are trying the work to “change your community” (F.B.I.G., your Local council, Interfaith Neighbors, APCDI, Jersey Shore Dream Center, CARC, Boys and Girls Club and The Mercy Center to start naming a few). United we stand and together we get things done! Divided we get listed as the least-safest place in NJ!
The AP law enforcement agency is doing their job, not it’s time time for the residents to do theirs! Waiting for everyone to be arrested, will not work if they return to the neighborhood with no changes in how they think or in their environment! If your word is your bond, does where you live show your character? Find out what you can do! It’s going to take a huge collective effort to change this perception again! I Work at F.B.I.G., and the number is (732) 455-5415. I would love to hear from YOU!!