Skills Development, Vocational & Educational Services

Skills Development, Employment Training & Education Services

Mission Statement

We are advocates for disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and families. LWFA provides educational and skills training services to develop self-esteem and self-empowerment using an innovative, passionate, and holistic approach.

Our Vision

To build hope and a scalable coaching model that will diminish client barriers, through positive and measurable change.

Philosophy and Values

We believe that everything is possible with love, compassion, and respect. There are solutions for all situations when you initiate a transformation with faith, a positive attitude, and hard work. Our team members are our greatest assets who treat people with appreciation, compassion, kindness, integrity, and respect because they understand that a positive attitude is everything. Change happens with education and continuous professional improvement. We will do everything possible to serve clients at the highest level possible, regardless of their circumstances.

Self-Empowerment Program

At Love Works For All, we provide educational and skills training services to develop self-esteem and self-empowerment using an innovative, passionate, holistic approach.

DOE & DOL Certificate of Approval

All LWFA training classes are approved by the New Jersey Department of Labor and the New Jersey Department of Education. Some classes offer industry-recognized certifications. Also, we provide curriculum development/design services.

Executive Summary

Founder Hector Smith Jr. works with the affiliate services team at Love Works For All, serving as the CEO. His work includes monitoring organizational finances, developing funding streams, and building professional community linkages while providing guidance, resources, and technical support to all areas of the organization. Hector is a non-profit professional who has worked in various fields, including the following:

Behavioral/Mental Health
Juvenile Probation
Reunification
Homeless
Ex-Offenders
Higher Education
Disabled Persons
Immigration
Health/Human Services

Memorable Highlights

Some of the memorable highlights in Hector's career include:

Serving in a Leadership capacity for over 30 years
Serving as a member of the New Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
Educator at the University of Phoenix
Featured stories in the New Jersey Newark Star-Ledger Newspaper
Greater NJ Newark Holiday Fund 2015/2016 for the Division of Rehabilitation and Disabilities
Interview story in Catholic Charities USA Magazine for working with Social Service and Reentry Programs
Receiving Program Award for Best Case Management Program, Newark Housing, New Jersey, in 2014

Educational Details

Hector graduated from Nyack College NY-Pastoral Counseling (BS) and Seton Hall University NJ-Psychological Education (MA/Ed.). At Liberty University, Hector is a Doctorate Candidate in Educational Leadership.

Love Works For All: New Services

Vocational, Educational, Employment and Skills Training Services

We are ready to introduce the following services to the workforce:

Vocational, Educational, Employment and Skills Training Services

Vocational and employment services provide individualized coordination of counseling, career planning, training for skills, job screening support, and appropriate job placement to help people achieve their life goals within the community. All program descriptions are listed as follows:

Vocational Evaluations

The Love Work for All (LWFA) programs refer individuals for vocational evaluations after the diagnostic tests. They observe skills training and production services and then work with staff and their referring counselor to determine the program that best meets their needs. If found eligible, individuals can receive the services offered through the program, including low literacy/ABE/GED preparation, skill training, and job coaching.

Work Adjustment Training

The Work Adjustment Training program enables participants to receive up to 30 evaluation periods of services from LWFA. Participants work with additional supervision and support for consumers with developmental disabilities (45 days). Extended employment assists disabled individuals in acquiring job skills in a supervised environment.

Referral Services

At LWFA, our live chat staff will provide you with the community referral resource information you need. A trained community resource consultant will talk, listen, and provide guidance and assistance.

Educational and Skills Training Services

LWFA offers training courses in leadership, conflict resolution in the workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), customer service and hospitality, low-literacy, life skills and critical thinking. In addition, we provide training and referrals to various employment industry programs.

Business Description

Love Works For All was formed as a non-profit corporation under New Jersey state laws.

Promoting Social Justice & Community Engagement

The Love Works For All team works closely with the media to promote social justice and community engagement through DEI. With a dedicated team at Love Works For All, The team elevates the brand, engages stakeholders through powerful storytelling, and delivers long-lasting social change through meaningful philanthropy. Our curiosity about good leadership and organizational development inspires our work. Our primary calling is to help children, empower families, and inspire hope in everyone we encounter.

Business Summary

Goals & Objectives

Directional Statement/Challenges

We have witnessed dynamic changes in the structure, contents, and work processes. Work is today more complex cognitively, necessitating teamwork and collaboration, and dependent on social skills and technological competencies. It is more mobile and less dependent on geography than in the past. Hence, reforming the workforce market to function better and devoting special attention to upgrading skills is essential. The trend in question relates to the expansion of the workforce, which exerts additional pressure on education and training systems and job offers. At the same time, the number of those working in the informal sector is on the rise, in direct relation to the economic situation. Despite increasing birth rates, this situation results from raising the retirement age limit and increasing life expectancy. In short, this leads to a more (condensed) employment market, with employers seeking educated individuals who specialize in their skills.

Research shows that consumers in this industry primarily focus on the following factors when making purchasing decisions:

Love Works For All Directional Statement

Another trend is stirring commotion among the public and policymakers worldwide. High unemployment, technical progress, and globalization, on the one hand, and reorganization of production processes and population aging on the other. This trend has significantly changed the demand for skills in the last decades. As a result of these long-term trends, it is not certain that the skills and qualifications acquired in the education system will be enough to meet current and emerging needs, which means that mismatches and gaps may persist in the supply chain of skills.

Transformation of Knowledge

The transformation of knowledge highlights the need for a workforce with relevant specialized knowledge and developed generic skills necessary for new technologies to change reality. Today, more than ever, it is crucial for all citizens to receive high-quality education and training to be equipped with the critical competencies they need to be economically active and employable and improve life overall.

The Information

The city data from 2017-2020 shows that Elizabeth and Plainfield, New Jersey, have some of the highest numbers of people living below the poverty level. This indicates a huge requirement for skilled individuals with earning potential beyond the federal and state minimum wage standards. We have listed the data from the quoted source is listed below:

Residents with Income Below the Poverty Level in Elizabeth 2016: Residents with Income Below the Poverty Level in Plainfield 2016:

Elizabeth 26.1% Plainfield 28.3%

Whole State 13.9% Whole State 13.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2016: Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2016: Elizabeth 8.5% Plainfield 9.4%

Whole State 4.5% Whole State 4.5%

Renting rate in this city among poor and not poor residents: Renting rate in this city among poor and not poor residents: Residents below the poverty level 89.2% Residents below the poverty level 81.4%

Residents above the poverty level 66.1% Residents above the poverty level 45.0%, (DOLNJ.Gov, 2021)

Considering this information, we can understand that, despite a growing economy, the population exceeds the number of available employers. Therefore, companies will only seek the best-skilled candidates to join their ranks.

Reference-(DOLNJ.Gov, 2021)

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Goals & Objectives

Professional skills are essential to accessing and competing for employment in the growth sectors. At LWFA, our job skill training will provide a broad range of guidance, allowing individuals to develop diversified employment abilities. Such skills will assist individuals in maintaining employment at a competitive and higher pay rate. While working on their job skills, vocational training and education would provide options that would help them find the best options that the employment market in the surrounding community offers, aiming to increase their workforce value.

Business Goals and Objectives

Short Term:

At LWFA, our marketing plan accomplishes the following goals:

Communicates how the service meets a market need or solves a problem
Defines the LWFA marketing objectives
Explains the value offered and how LWFA is unique compared to the services provided by the competition
Demonstrates careful marketing mix planning, including pricing, service distribution, advertising, and customer service
Defines the LWFA targeted audience, including the service end-user or those who may purchase the service for others, i.e.., caregivers, community providers, educational institutions, one-stop centers, etc.
Defines the type of LWFA marketing strategies used online and offline, including websites, social media, television and radio advertising, newspapers, trade shows, and conventions
Provides a clear explanation of the state of the industry, including market analysis of the competition, potential customers, trends, service gaps, and market needs
Offers a completed SWOT Analysis (or something similar) to show that LWFA has thoroughly considered all aspects of the organization

Long Term:

Our marketing services and business plan will also cover financial objectives and the marketing budget. The enterprise must find an acceptable balance between the marketing budget and the financial plan for all operations. Every marketing dollar needs to be spent in a way that brings maximum results, and that is only possible through complete marketing research and analysis.

At LWFA, our marketing plan is a critical business plan component. It will influence whether potential investors will support the startup or expansion financially. Investors expect to see reasonable and justifiable numbers for the sales forecast and the expense budget. In addition, there should be a monitoring plan that assesses marketing progress. You can contact us and start working with our team.

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LWFA-Achieve Your Goals

Professional skills are necessary to access and compete for employment in the growth sectors of the area. At LWFA, our job skill training will provide a broad range of training, allowing individuals to develop diversified employment abilities. Such skills will assist individuals in maintaining employment at a competitive and higher pay rate. While working on their job skills, vocational training and education would provide options that will help them find the best options that the employment market in the surrounding community offers, aiming to increase their workforce value.

Meeting the Needs of the People

The level of competition in the non-profit sector continues to grow throughout the United States. However, many organizations offer services that mirror each other. The need for more intense services at the group and individual levels are in high demand. Unfortunately, many competitors cannot staff qualified and experienced individuals to address the barrier adequately.

Concerning Challenges

Below is data from usa.gov concerning challenges for non-profits in the United States in 2021:

Staffing shortages, difficulty recruiting, 63.62%
Limited staff capacity, 63.27%
High staff turnover, 60.88%
Maintaining staff effectiveness and efficiency while working from home, 59.21%
Software/Technology, 58.61%
Difficulty cultivating donors, 58.54%
Difficulty recruiting quality board members, 58.32%
Providing services and programs remotely, 58.11%
Lack of leader succession plan, 58.16%
Lack of engaged board members, 57.9%
Lack of adequate resources, 57.76%
Lack of awareness/communication, 57.7%
Difficulty measuring impact/outcomes, 57.38 (DOLNJ.Gov, 2021)

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The Advantages

LWFA-Achieve Your Goals

Despite the challenges presented, we believe that LWFA has the following competitive advantages:

LWFA provides specializations in a specific niche and develops closer client relationships.

There are several characteristics unique to the LWFA non-profit work:

LWFA can tailor programs to meet the specific needs of a particular community
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Despite the challenges presented, we believe that LWFA has the following competitive advantages:

LWFA provides specializations in a specific niche and develops closer client relationships.

There are several characteristics unique to the LWFA non-profit work:

LWFA can tailor programs to meet the specific needs of a particular community
LWFA makes them more responsive to the needs of their workers and clients and more capable of adjusting quickly to emerging circumstances
LWFA fosters more profound connections with the community members they help due to ongoing and lengthy contact
Working for LWFA is a great way to break into the field and boost your resume
LWFA often yields the most profound sense of satisfaction among human services workers as their relationships with clients are often deeper

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Welcome

"Where there is a need, there is hope and deliverance."