Institute for Service Excellence

The Institute for Service Excellence provides retail, tourism, hospitality and other service industry employees and employers access to training programs that focus on their service-related industries. The ISE is located at the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing on the second floor near Sears.

  • Recruitment - Graduates of the ISE will receive credentials proving attainment of competencies in sales and service techniques. Our graduates will be ready for employment in a variety of service industries.
  • Education and Training - Training at ISE is geared to providing potential employees the customer service, sales and computer skills needed to enter the field. Vocational English as a Second Language is available for individuals with Limited English Proficiency.
  • Retention - By providing potential employees with strong sales and service skills, ISE  will help the industry to reduce turnover rates.
  • Career Advancement - Incumbent workers will have the opportunity through ISE to upgrade their skills and prepare for career advancement. Upward mobility programs will provide employees with skills for higher wages and advanced careers.

Hours of Operation

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
9-4 p.m.
9-4 p.m.
9-4 p.m.
9-4 p.m.
9-4 p.m.
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Career Training

Certification Exams

The Professional Certification in Customer Service (PCCS) and the Professional Certification in Sales (PCS) allow you to demonstrate to a prospective employer your commitment to professional growth and your willingness and ability to build workplace value. You can demonstrate with the certification that you have increased knowledge, skills and productivity.

The Institute for Service Excellence helps…

  • Retailers and employers in the tourism and hospitality industries find trained, motivated, professional associates.
  • Workers build customer service skills and credentials to succeed and advance in service sector careers.
  • Trainees develop valuable skills for entry-level employment while meeting academic goals.
  • Educators team with the retail, tourism and hospitality industries to prepare trainees with competencies and credentials for exciting new careers.
  • Customers receive the highest level of customer service from nationally certified and trained workers.

The Institute for Service Excellence provides:

  • Assessment of skills based on industry established sales and service skill standards.
  • Access to public workforce system programs and services.
  • Linkages to academic support and career advancement strategies.
  • Career counseling and support services.
  • Job bank, job fairs and placement services.
  • Job preparation for non-English speaking populations.
  • Workshops on advanced training in customer service, sales and retail.
  • National Professional Certification in Customer Service.

Founding Partners and Affiliates of The Institute for Service Excellence include:

  • Atlantic Cape Community College (Managing Partner)
  • Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board
  • Kravco-Simon Company
  • National Retail Federation
  • New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
  • Casino Reinvestment Development Authority

 

A workforce development partnership initiative designed to enhance the skills of potential and incumbent workers in service industries, including retail, tourism and hospitality.

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This project has been funded with support from the U.S. Department of Labor as part of the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative.Skills Centers address the needs of retail and service sector workers.These Centers recruit, train, and place individuals in long-term retail careers and flexible job opportunities. The Centers partner with One-Stop career centers and are supported by community-based organizations, job training and placement agencies, area schools and colleges, and employers.

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(609) 343-5600 - Fax: (609) 343-5690

Institute for Service Excellence

4403 Black Horse Pike, Hamilton Mall, Unit 2009B

(second floor near Sears)

Mays Landing, NJ 08330