Opticians Association of New Jersey - OANJ

Opticians Association of New Jersey - OANJ All about Opticians and preserving the integrity and voice of our profession.

Congratulations to our very own Judy Quinones for being named a Rising Star in this year’s Most Influential Women in Opt...
07/25/2025

Congratulations to our very own Judy Quinones for being named a Rising Star in this year’s Most Influential Women in Optical awards by Vision Monday magazine!

Thank you Judy for all that you contribute to our organization and our industry as a whole. Your efforts do not go unnoticed!

You can find the full article at the link below. Check out Judy’s feature on page 30!

NEWARK, N.J.—Vision Monday has announced its 2025 roster of Most Influential Women in Optical. These 42 women of accomplishment were selected by VM’s editors from several hundred submissions, bringing together a class of leaders, collaborators and trendsetters whose stories of success can inspir...

OANJ will be virtual for our Spring 2025 Conference on Sunday, June 29th! We are pleased to offer one day of virtual pro...
06/25/2025

OANJ will be virtual for our Spring 2025 Conference on Sunday, June 29th! We are pleased to offer one day of virtual programming to you, totaling 6 credit hours! 🤓

We have some great speakers lined up with content you don’t want to miss! View event info and register here: https://oanj.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=39&Itemid=115&year=2025&month=06&day=29&title=spring-oanj-virtual-conference&uid=6dc8885648ebcabe4bd11ac0aaad3850

▶️ Can’t make it to all of the live virtual sessions? No problem! All sessions will be recorded and accessible to view at your convenience so that you can earn credit on your schedule. 📹

We’re proud to support the Optical Women’s Association (OWA) in its mission to promote and empower the leadership of wom...
05/30/2025

We’re proud to support the Optical Women’s Association (OWA) in its mission to promote and empower the leadership of women in the optical industry. 🌷

Whether you’re a member or not, your insights are incredibly valuable. OWA is looking to better understand the benefits that matter most to you - and explore new ones.

If you have 2–3 minutes, please share your thoughts by clicking the link below. Your feedback will help guide the future of this remarkable organization.

➡️ https://forms.office.com/r/5MKhv4r7SL

Already completed the survey? Thank you for your support!

RVCC Alumni - we need your support! Come out and show your support for our first-ever Optical Career Fair. The more atte...
04/04/2025

RVCC Alumni - we need your support! Come out and show your support for our first-ever Optical Career Fair. The more attendees we have, the more successful this event will be, and we hope to make it a recurring event every year.

Additionally, we’re looking for a photographer (nothing fancy, just someone who loves photography) to help capture moments on Thursday, May 1st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These photos will be used on social media and for future events. If you’re interested in helping out, please comment here or send Judy Quinones a PM or email at jujis2001@yahoo.com

Thanks in advance for your support!

Press Release March 2025 Resources Optical Career Fair: Connecting Talent with Opportunity Raritan Valley Community College is hosting its first-ever Optical Career Fair, designed to connect optical students, apprentices, and licensed opticians with industry-leading employers. This event provides an...

We’re officially one month away from RVCC’s first-ever Optical Career Fair! 🎉 This event is open to all optical students...
04/04/2025

We’re officially one month away from RVCC’s first-ever Optical Career Fair! 🎉 This event is open to all optical students, apprentices, and licensed opticians in NJ and neighboring states. If you’re looking for new opportunities, ready to grow your career, or want to connect with top recruiters in the industry, this is the place to be!

Huge thanks to 20/20 Magazine for sharing the news! Check out the press release below for more details.

https://www.2020mag.com/article/optical-career-fair-connecting-talent-with-opportunity-p2p-033125

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Judy Quinones at jujis2001@yahoo.com

We hope to see you there May 1st!

Press Release March 2025 Resources Optical Career Fair: Connecting Talent with Opportunity Raritan Valley Community College is hosting its first-ever Optical Career Fair, designed to connect optical students, apprentices, and licensed opticians with industry-leading employers. This event provides an...

📣 CALLING ALL NJ EYECARE PROFESSIONALS! 📣Join David Friedfeld, President and Co-Owner of ClearVision Optical, for an exc...
03/18/2025

📣 CALLING ALL NJ EYECARE PROFESSIONALS! 📣

Join David Friedfeld, President and Co-Owner of ClearVision Optical, for an exclusive presentation at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg, NJ, and discover how the future of opticianry is evolving and how you can position yourself for success.

📅 Date: March 20, 2025

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM

📍 Location: Raritan Valley Community College, East Building E109, Branchburg, NJ

🎤 Speaker: David Friedfeld

⏳ Only 50 spots available, and a few remain! Registration closes this Wednesday at 5:00 PM – secure your spot before it’s too late!

If you’re interested, email our board member and organizer, Judy Quinones at:

jujis2001@yahoo.com

📢 Calling All Optical Employers – Private & Big Box!Are you looking to connect with the next generation of skilled optic...
02/19/2025

📢 Calling All Optical Employers – Private & Big Box!

Are you looking to connect with the next generation of skilled opticians? Here’s your chance!

This spring, students in the Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Ophthalmic Science program who are in their final semester and expected to graduate will be participating in a capstone project career fair to explore job opportunities in the field.

We’re inviting both private optical shop owners and big box retailers to participate in this event and meet these talented future opticians. 👓🔬

Space is limited—first come, first serve! If you’re interested in attending, please contact me directly, and I’ll send you an official invitation.

Let’s work together to shape the future of opticianry! 🤝

Contact: Judy Quinones
jujis2001@yahoo.com

January is National Optician’s Month! 🎉 👓As opticians, we have the privilege of improving lives through better vision. I...
01/16/2025

January is National Optician’s Month! 🎉 👓

As opticians, we have the privilege of improving lives through better vision. It’s a rewarding role that combines skill, knowledge, patience and care.

December is the busiest time of year in our field. We know how much dedication and energy it takes to meet our patients’ year-end needs. That’s why January is the perfect time to celebrate the hard work, expertise, and commitment of opticians everywhere! 🍾

Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Thank you to our continuing education speakers for making our Fall Conference a success! 🤓🙌
11/21/2024

Thank you to our continuing education speakers for making our Fall Conference a success! 🤓🙌

08/31/2024

Just 10 hours after she first put in a pair of colored contact lenses that she’d bought at a souvenir shop, Laura Butler of Parkersburg, W.Va., had "extreme pain in both eyes," she said.

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