JCI New Jersey is part of JCI USA and JCI, a worldwide federation of young professionals and entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 40. The Jaycees are active in more than 8,000 chapters in 123 nations and territories. We have been an active and vital part of the state of New Jersey since it's inception on May 1, 1949. Our goal is to build tomorrow's leaders today through community, individual, and management development programs led by its members.
Becoming a member affords you exciting and rewarding opportunities including developing business contacts, fostering new friendships, working on shared goals and interests.
Here are sample programs and projects throughout the years.
Community Programs - Ranges from large, nationally based projects to very small efforts that help 1-2 people. We support causes that our members are interested in or those that are greatly needed in the community. Past projects include: Top 40 Under 40 in Atlantic City, How to Purchase a Home / Credit Repair in Orange-Essex, Child Shield in Westfield, Youth Scholarships in Cranford and Orange-Essex, Firecracker 400 on 4th of July in Cranford, Jaycees 5K Run benefiting area charities in Chatham, 4th of July Parade in Florham Park, Halloween Parades in Cranford and Florham Park, and Dress for Success in Orange-Essex.
Individual Development programs - Our members grow both socially and intellectually through a variety of fun projects we do. These include monthly socials and dinners at area restaurants and taverns, picnics, camping trips, golf outings, etc...
Management Development - Our roots are based in improving the business skills of our members. All members have the opportunity to improve their organizational and budgeting skills by chairing projects. Other members improve their public speaking and people skills by taking an office and helping to lead the organization. In all cases, there is an on-going mentorship between experienced and newer members.