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N.J.A.C. 10:90-5.12 This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the New Jersey Register, Vol. 56 No. 24, December 16, 2024

NJ - New Jersey Administrative Code > TITLE 10. HUMAN SERVICES > CHAPTER 90. WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER 5. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

§ 10:90-5.12 Career Advancement Voucher Program

(a) The purpose of the Career Advancement Voucher (CAV) Program is to offer eligible post-TANF recipients, who are employed, an educational or training opportunity by providing opportunities for upward career mobility. This program is intended to foster career advancement to those post-TANF individuals who demonstrate that participation in such an activity will result in the potential for growth at their current job or increased potential for growth in a new job. 1. Post WFNJ/TANF recipients who meet CAV Program eligibility requirements may enroll in a course of study or occupational training by providing vouchers to approved vendors. 2. The CAV Program voucher amount maximum is $ 4,000, dependent upon available funds. 3. Payments to approved vendors are made in two parts, 50 percent at time of enrollment and 50 percent upon completion of the program. An exception to this is a community college. The CSSAs are authorized to pay a community college the full tuition amount prior to or at the beginning of the course. 4. Vendors providing education and/or training to WFNJ recipients must be listed on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). If a vendor is not currently listed as an eligible training provider, the vendor must demonstrate proof of registration to become an Eligible Training Provider. 5. The CAV Program shall not be construed as an entitlement program. If the fiscal or other resources necessary to carry out the CAV Program are unavailable, that individual shall not be deemed to have a right to such program. (b) In order to be eligible for this program, the applicant's WFNJ/TANF case must have closed within the previous 24 months and the applicant shall: 1. Be currently employed, for at least 20 hours a week, and have been employed for at least the previous four months; 2. Have expressed an interest in, and have an opportunity for, career advancement;