What we’re about
Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey --- PSGCNJ
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PSGCNJ is a volunteer nonprofit organization for professionals in career transition. All our services are free. We've been an independent nonprofit since 2012.
This employment community is built around three primary activities: weekly meetings, job search training and volunteering to keep skills fresh and learn new ones. These are opportunities where professionals can build new and lasting relationships.
Weekly meetings on Mondays 10:30am-12:30pm
**Register for Zoom meetings at https://psgcnj.biz/**
General Membership meetings feature a guest speaker who teaches our professionals how they can improve their job-search strategies and tactics every week.
Job search workshops during the first week of every month
Accelerated Career Training (ACT) workshops instruct members how to navigate today’s job market in a comprehensive program. Five modules across two and a half days cover:
1. Employment Orientation, 2. Communications, 3. Networking, 4. Resumes & Cover Letters, and 5. Interviewing
Advanced training workshops offered once a month
• Advanced resume review
• Mock interviews
• Job search marketing plan
• Improv for business communication
Volunteer jobs on committees
Professionals network in a team setting, maintain their existing skills and acquire new ones while also supporting a growing organization.
• Membership
• Fundraising
• Marketing and Events
• Training
• Opportunity
• Information Technology
Results
Our Active members return to work faster than the national average.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Elevate Your Career Transition with Emotional IntelligenceLink visible for attendees
Michael Brenner, Ph.D
Pre-registration is required by Friday at 11 PM to attend.
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You’ll receive a confirmation email — be sure to save it for quick access on Monday.
We look forward to seeing you Monday morning!Overview:
Dr. Michael Brenner is an international leadership consultant, executive coach, and founder of Right Chord Leadership. With over 20 years of experience and clients like Boeing, Godiva, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, he helps leaders and teams thrive through his CHORDS Model™—focused on Communication, Harmony, Ownership, Respect, Direction, and Support. In his talk, Elevate Your Career Transition with Emotional Intelligence, Dr. Brenner shares practical, research-based strategies to help professionals navigate change and build confidence in new roles. He holds a doctorate from Columbia University and has completed advanced training in the neuroscience of leadership at MIT."Ask Maya" Q&A Segment:
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 12:00–12:30 PM for a 30-minute Q&A session with Maya Ollson, career consultant and founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement. A frequent PSGCNJ speaker, Maya will address your job search questions and provide valuable insights to support your career journey.***
Meditation Coach Victoria Squazzo
Join us every 3rd Monday from 11:30 to 12 noon
Victoria leads you on an empowering journey through her meditative practices to positively impact your life.***
- Designing and Continuously Reinspiring Your Career EngagementLink visible for attendees
Dr. Colleen Georges, LPC, BCC, CPCC, CPLC, Designing and Continuously Reinspiring Your Career Engagement
Pre-registration is required by Friday at 11 PM to attend, Click here to register! You’ll receive a confirmation email — be sure to save it for quick access on Monday.
Dr. Colleen Georges explores how individuals can actively shape and renew their connection to their work. Drawing on principles of positive psychology, she offers practical strategies to transform internal narratives, boost motivation, and sustain meaningful career fulfillment over time.
Colleen is a Positive Psychology coach, educator, and Rutgers University lecturer specializing in counseling, women’s leadership, and social justice. She holds an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology and multiple certifications in coaching and positive psychology. Colleen runs a private coaching practice, leads community wellness groups, and delivers organizational trainings and speaking engagements. She is a Huffington Post contributor and co-author of ten bestselling self-help books. - Ai for JobseekersLink visible for attendees
Sam Velu, Ai for Jobseekers. Pre-registration is required by Friday at 11 PM to attend, Click here to register!
You’ll receive a confirmation email — be sure to save it for quick access on Monday.Overview: Stay Ahead in a Changing Job Market
Learn how AI is reshaping hiring—and how to use it to your advantage. This session covers practical tools for job searching, resume building, and interview prep, plus tips on how to upskill and stay competitive in an AI-driven world.Sam is an AI Enthusiast and Executive Advisor with a background in IT staffing, talent strategy, and business development. He helps businesses and professionals harness AI to drive efficiency, personalize services, and stay competitive. A certified AIRS recruiter with HR credentials, Sam specializes in AI integration, workforce upskilling, and digital transformation support.
"Ask Maya" Q&A Segment:
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 12:00–12:30 PM for a 30-minute Q&A session with Maya Ollson, career consultant and founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement. A frequent PSGCNJ speaker, Maya will address your job search questions and provide valuable insights to support your career journey.Meditation Coach Victoria Squazzo
Join us every 3rd Monday from 11:30 to 12 noon
Victoria leads you on an empowering journey through her meditative practices to positively impact your life. - What’s Your Schtick? Personal Branding On & Off LinkedInLink visible for attendees
Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate, What’s Your Schtick? Personal Branding On & Off LinkedIn. Pre-registration is required by Friday at 11 PM to attend, Click here to register!
You’ll receive a confirmation email — be sure to save it for quick access on Monday.
Overview: What’s Your Schtick? Personal Branding On & Off LinkedIn
Discover how to define and express your personal brand—online and offline. Learn how to:- Identify powerful resume and LinkedIn keywords
- Craft your business card, email signature, tagline, and six-word memoir
- Analyze your strengths with a personal SWOT
- Build your LinkedIn presence and manage your professional reputation
- Walk away with an actionable personal branding plan
Lynne is Executive Director of the Great Careers Group, offering career development and networking support. A nationally recognized LinkedIn and resume expert, she specializes in ATS-optimized resumes, LinkedIn branding, and keyword strategy. Lynne has been named one of the Top 50 LinkedIn Experts worldwide (2022–2024) and is completing a doctoral dissertation on LinkedIn.
Special Recurring Sessions:
• 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 12:00 PM – Job Search Q&A with Maya Ollson, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement (30-minute session).
• Every 3rd Monday, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Meditation Session with Coach Victoria Squazzo to energize and refocus through meditative practice.
