THE CENTRE AT PARK AVENUE

An Adult Learning and Community Centre in Orange NJ.

Our mission is to enhance and simplify the lives of adults. We aim to enrich their lives by improving their skills in financial matters, managing health care issues, discovering housing opportunities for needy persons, and providing expert assistance for the completion of paperwork.

The Centre at Park Avenue partners with organizations and the community to deliver programs and educational events that address many needs of our diverse community.

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Ready to Get Started?

Getting registered to a class a is fast and easy. We have different workshops available every month and are looking forward to having you become part of our class!

Our Workshop Categories

Here are just a few of our popular workshop categories offered here at The Centre.

Computer

Get hands on experience with computer programs that are essential in the business world today.

Finance

Learn how to use basic features of popular accounting and finance programs.

Entrepreneurship

Get the inside scoop of how to run and start a business from the ground up.

Language

Learn popular languages that will enhance your resume during your job search.

An Awesome Team at The Centre

Our amazing team is ready to help you reach your goals and get the most out of your experience at The Centre!

Woodrow Williams

President

Woodrow Williams studied Engineering at both Stillman College in Holt, Alabama and Rutgers University in Newark, NJ.

Virginia Patterson

Treasurer

Viriginia Patterson is currently a realtor-associate with Cass, Inc Realtors’ Agency in West Orange, NJ.

Dorothy L. Riggans RN BS

Board Member

Dorothy L. Riggans is a graduate of harlem Hospital School of Nursing and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Upasala College.

Crystal Jones Dr. MH (ABD), MPA

Board Member

Crystal Jones received a master’s degree from Rutgers University in Public Administration, concentrating in health and healthcare disparities.

Gary Palker

Executive Director

Gary Palker accumulated years of management and development experience prior to accepting the position of executive director twenty years ago.

Live Stream

Our facility now has industry best Live Streaming functionality for your meetings, events and programs. Please contact us to reserve our Production Team!

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What They Say About Us

In the many years I have been offering Computer classes in NJ, I have been to many different organization to set up my classes, but nothing matches the facility at the Centre at Park Avenue. I would like to give all my classes at this location. The building and the staff are terrific.

Marjorie R. Goldstein

Zip Computer Training & Manage Assist Training

The Chamber feels The Centre at Park Avenue is very important for the Community because it helps adults to move ahead with its enrichment workshops.

Chevon Smith

Orange Chamber of Commerce

“The Centre at Park Avenue has become the Community’s choice for everything from educational training and skills development to civic outreach and health and wellness information. It is a well appointed multipurpose facility that has been adapted to creative uses to best carry out its mission of serving the community at large.”

Mayor Dwayne D. Warren, Esq.

Mayor

The Centre at Park Avenue offers Adult education that ensures that individuals can keep up with today’s rapidly changing technological world. It does not matter if you are improving your bookkeeping skills, completing a GED or learning a new skill The Centre is one of many hidden jewels in the City of Orange Township.”

Adrienne Wooten

Councilwoman-At-Large

The Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship has been conducting workshops at The Centre at Park Avenue for several years and we absolutely love it! The location is ideal – centrally located with a huge parking lot. The workshop space is comfortable and professional – it makes a great impression on our clients who attend classes there, and can be set up in a variety of configurations depending on our needs. The staff is a joy to work with – cheerful, professional and always accommodating. It’s the perfect trio that makes The Centre at Park Avenue our go-to location for workshops in Essex County and keeps us going back year after year.

Steve Maiorano

Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corp.