Are You 16-24?

Living in NJ?

Out of School & Unemployed?

Open the Door

1-1 or small group support to help you find work, build skills, and move forward at your pace.

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Open the Door is for you if:

You live in New Jersey with no job and no school
You're between the age 16-24
You have some kind of disability like:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • PTSD
You’re ready to meet online with a mentor who listens first, helps you sort out options, and walks with you as you take your next step.

✅ Flexible session online and phone/text check-ins

✅ Real goals: job search, GED/HiSET plans, training, or stability steps  

✅ At your pace—no lectures, no shame

What You’ll Work On

Pick what matters now; we’ll build from there.

💼Job Search Made Simple

  • RĂŠsumĂŠ basics
  • Applications
  • Interviews
  • What to say when your experience feels complicated

🧭 Life, Admin & Stability

  • Routines
  • Time tools
  • Transportation plans
  • Childcare planning
  • Small systems that make life easier

🎓 Finish or Re-Route School

  • GED/HiSET options
  • Short trainings
  • Apprenticeships
  • Credentials that actually help
  • College

🗣 Self-Advocacy in Real Life

  •  Scripts for asking for help
  • Talking to employers
  • Handling tough conversations
  • Your words, your way

🚀 Next-Step Planning

  •  Make a short, doable plan (1–3 steps)
  • We check in, adjust, and keep moving

 

 

Who Its For:

  • Ages 16–24

  • Live in New Jersey

  • Not in school and not currently working

  • Diagnosed disability (ADHD, Anxiety, etc.)

If you’ve had rough school experiences, are parenting, or rebuilding after court involvement—you’re welcome here.

You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a place to start.

What Makes Open the Door Different

 

✅ We start with your reality. Bills, kids, court dates—we plan around real life.

✅ One person who actually listens. Same mentor, steady check-ins.

✅ Tools you’ll use tomorrow. Scripts, templates, text reminders, simple trackers.

✅ Bring who you are. Ink, braids, hoodies, side hustles—come as you are.

✅ Respect + privacy. No lectures. No pity.

1️⃣ Say Hey

Tap “Get Started” and tell us the best way to reach you (text, phone, email).

2️⃣ Talk It Out

Quick convo about what you want (or what’s in the way)

3️⃣ Pick a First Step

Job lead, training info, GED plan, or life admin support.

4️⃣ Keep Moving

Short sessions + check-ins. We adjust as life happens.

No pressure. No perfect. Just progress.

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FAQs

Ready to Open the Door?

If you’re 16–24, have a disability, out of school, and not working, living in New Jersey, we’re ready when you are. We’ll reach out by the contact method you prefer and take it one step at a time.

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