NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Virtual Training

Tuesday, June 22, 9:00am - 11:00am

Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training, employers, workers,
and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions
to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace.

The training will include participatory activities to help us understand and reduce the
risks of COVID-19, increase our understanding of COVID-19 vaccines, and learn ways
to cope with the pandemic.

WEC can pay participants $15 an hour to attend. See the details below. 

Training topics include:

• Understanding and Reducing the Risks of COVID-19 - To increase our understanding of COVID 19 and reduce the risks of contracting the COVID-19 virus in our workplaces and in our communities.
   
• COVID-19 – Vaccine Questions and Answers - To increase our understanding of how the vaccines work and how can address and overcome the obstacles to getting everyone vaccinated.
   
• Coping With the Pandemic - To learn more about the ways we can help each other and use the resources that are available to help us get through the pandemic and think positively about the future.

WEC training will use a participatory web format to learn important information and enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Who should attend? Anyone who is an employer or employee in the state of NJ, worker representatives, health & safety committee members, occupational safety and health professionals.

How to qualify for the $15 an hour training stipend. You must own a business, work or be seeking work in the state of NJ, attend the full two-hour training session and complete a survey at the end. You must also provide a valid mailing address. You can only be paid once for completing this training. 

Questions? Contact Cecelia Leto, Project Director, WEC at cgilliganleto@njwec.org.