Sylvia Velez

Sylvia Velez, CWDP, has extensive experience in career counseling, domestic violence advocacy, and education. Currently serving as a WIOA Career Counselor at Essex County since June 2016, Sylvia conducts career assessments and develops individualized career plans. Previous roles include Domestic Violence Counselor and Training and Job Development Specialist at Access Family Services, where responsibilities included advocacy, crisis intervention, and facilitating training programs for job readiness. Additional experience encompasses teaching English as a Second Language at PASOS ESL Institute, serving as an Administrative Clerk for Morris County Government, managing customer care at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, and achieving sales at Verizon Wireless. Sylvia is a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, overseeing aviation administration. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Phoenix, a Women’s Leadership Program from Yale School of Management, and a Bachelor in Science from Centenary University.