Focus NJ's Workforce Development Initiatives & Opportunities

• Hudson County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Essex County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Mercer County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Hudson County

Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Workforce Training - Education

The Horizons Teacher Degree program allows all Bright Horizons center staff to go to college completely free. Full-time educators are eligible for Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees; part-time educators can earn a CDA.

• Hudson County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Hudson County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Hudson County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Hudson County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Hudson County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Essex County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Hunterdon County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Morris County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Hudson County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Morris County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Morris County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Morris County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Morris County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Hudson County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Essex County

Bright Horizons Workforce Education

• Business Services - Education

Bright Horizons offers organization-wide education support, working directly with employers to address their specific talent challenges, from hard-to-fill roles to emerging skills gaps. Bright Horizons can: target the education needs of a specific employee group or position; support frontline employees by removing financial and other barriers to education; meet regulatory requirements through education and training; match employees to best-fit programs, from certificates to MBAs.

• Camden County

The Camden Dream Center Registered Apprenticeship Program

• Business Services - Technology

The Camden Dream Center Technology Training School is now a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL)-approved Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor. The Camden Dream Center offers a turn-key option for employers interested in having a flexible, competency-based registered apprenticeship program for Cybersecurity Support Technicians or Networking Technicians without having to take on the responsibility of sponsorship. Each program is approximately 12-18 months; as a Cisco Networking Academy they provide all required technical training. Or Become an Apprenticeship Program Hiring Partner! As a hiring partner you provide paid, on-the-job learning for apprentices. As the program sponsor we provide administrative oversight, technical training, ongoing apprentice support.

• Union County

Certified Nurse Aide – Program

Credentials: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Students prepare for the State Certification and employment as a C.N.A in a local long term care facility or Hospital; done in partnership with major employers, who provide their facilities for the clinical training and hire all program graduates. Workforce Advantage follows a learner driven approach which provides CNA training with hands-on experience in both a state-of-the-art on-site clinical lab as well as through externships at partnering long term care facilities.

• Passaic County

Certified Nurse Aide – Program

Credentials: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Students prepare for the State Certification and employment as a C.N.A in a local long term care facility or Hospital; done in partnership with major employers, who provide their facilities for the clinical training and hire all program graduates. Workforce Advantage follows a learner driven approach which provides CNA training with hands-on experience in both a state-of-the-art on-site clinical lab as well as through externships at partnering long term care facilities.

• Hudson County

Certified Nurse Aide – Program

Credentials: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Students prepare for the State Certification and employment as a C.N.A in a local long term care facility or Hospital; done in partnership with major employers, who provide their facilities for the clinical training and hire all program graduates. Workforce Advantage follows a learner driven approach which provides CNA training with hands-on experience in both a state-of-the-art on-site clinical lab as well as through externships at partnering long term care facilities.

• Union County

Pre-Occupational Health Careers – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Healthcare

Clients explore the health care cluster of career paths (including CNA, HHA and LPN); explore career options, requirements, tasks, responsibilities, employment and advancement opportunities, as well as touring workplaces.

• Passaic County

Pre-Occupational Health Careers – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Healthcare

Clients explore the health care cluster of career paths (including CNA, HHA and LPN); explore career options, requirements, tasks, responsibilities, employment and advancement opportunities, as well as touring workplaces.

• Hudson County

Pre-Occupational Health Careers – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Healthcare

Clients explore the health care cluster of career paths (including CNA, HHA and LPN); explore career options, requirements, tasks, responsibilities, employment and advancement opportunities, as well as touring workplaces.

• Union County

IC3 Digital Literacy – Program

Credentials: IC3

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Computer Training, Technology

The IC3 is short for Internet Computing Core Certification. IC3 helps you learn and demonstrate Internet and digital literacy through a worldwide industry standard. To become IC3 certified, you must pass the following three exams: Computing Fundamentals: Computer Hardware/ Computer Software/ Using an Operating System Key Applications: Common Program Functions/ Word Processing Functions/ Spreadsheet Functions Presentation Software Functions Living Online: Networks and the Internet/ Electronic Mail/ Using the Internet/ The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society.

• Passaic County

IC3 Digital Literacy – Program

Credentials: IC3

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Computer Training, Technology

The IC3 is short for Internet Computing Core Certification. IC3 helps you learn and demonstrate Internet and digital literacy through a worldwide industry standard. To become IC3 certified, you must pass the following three exams: Computing Fundamentals: Computer Hardware/ Computer Software/ Using an Operating System Key Applications: Common Program Functions/ Word Processing Functions/ Spreadsheet Functions Presentation Software Functions Living Online: Networks and the Internet/ Electronic Mail/ Using the Internet/ The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society.

• Hudson County

IC3 Digital Literacy – Program

Credentials: IC3

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Computer Training, Technology

The IC3 is short for Internet Computing Core Certification. IC3 helps you learn and demonstrate Internet and digital literacy through a worldwide industry standard. To become IC3 certified, you must pass the following three exams: Computing Fundamentals: Computer Hardware/ Computer Software/ Using an Operating System Key Applications: Common Program Functions/ Word Processing Functions/ Spreadsheet Functions Presentation Software Functions Living Online: Networks and the Internet/ Electronic Mail/ Using the Internet/ The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society.

• Union County

Microsoft Office Specialist – Program

Credentials: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Computer Training

The program offers Microsoft Specialist Certification (MOS) in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Clients can share their certification with educators, employers, colleagues, and classmates through digital transcripts.

• Passaic County

Microsoft Office Specialist – Program

Credentials: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Computer Training

The program offers Microsoft Specialist Certification (MOS) in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Clients can share their certification with educators, employers, colleagues, and classmates through digital transcripts.

• Hudson County

Microsoft Office Specialist – Program

Credentials: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Computer Training

The program offers Microsoft Specialist Certification (MOS) in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Clients can share their certification with educators, employers, colleagues, and classmates through digital transcripts.

• Union County

Occupational ESL (English as a second Language) – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The goal of the ESL program is to assist the participant to become "work-ready" by achieving the academic/educational progress that is, the essential, English Communication skills, including reading and writing, as well as employability skills- that will support their ability to fully utilize vocational/occupational training services to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. The participants will be able to gain, advance and retain employment or enter occupational or higher levels of training. Workforce Advantage’s ESL curricula that has been approved by the State of New Jersey Department of Education and Labor and are based on College & Careers Readiness Standards.

• Passaic County

Occupational ESL (English as a second Language) – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The goal of the ESL program is to assist the participant to become "work-ready" by achieving the academic/educational progress that is, the essential, English Communication skills, including reading and writing, as well as employability skills- that will support their ability to fully utilize vocational/occupational training services to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. The participants will be able to gain, advance and retain employment or enter occupational or higher levels of training. Workforce Advantage’s ESL curricula that has been approved by the State of New Jersey Department of Education and Labor and are based on College & Careers Readiness Standards.

• Hudson County

Occupational ESL (English as a second Language) – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The goal of the ESL program is to assist the participant to become "work-ready" by achieving the academic/educational progress that is, the essential, English Communication skills, including reading and writing, as well as employability skills- that will support their ability to fully utilize vocational/occupational training services to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. The participants will be able to gain, advance and retain employment or enter occupational or higher levels of training. Workforce Advantage’s ESL curricula that has been approved by the State of New Jersey Department of Education and Labor and are based on College & Careers Readiness Standards.

• Union County

Basic Skills for the Workplace – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Participants will develop the essential Reading, Writing and Math computation skills, in preparation for the GED test, in addition to contextually acquiring critical Employability, Occupational and English Communication Skills required to successfully enter employment or in a career path leading to self-sufficiency.

• Passaic County

Basic Skills for the Workplace – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Participants will develop the essential Reading, Writing and Math computation skills, in preparation for the GED test, in addition to contextually acquiring critical Employability, Occupational and English Communication Skills required to successfully enter employment or in a career path leading to self-sufficiency.

• Hudson County

Basic Skills for the Workplace – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Participants will develop the essential Reading, Writing and Math computation skills, in preparation for the GED test, in addition to contextually acquiring critical Employability, Occupational and English Communication Skills required to successfully enter employment or in a career path leading to self-sufficiency.

• Union County

Job Readiness / Soft Skills – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

This is an open entry-open exit program that provides the support necessary to help client's job readiness, gain and/or retain full-time employment, in which they can advance and ultimately attain self-sufficiency. Workforce Advantage employs a "one-stop shop" concept integrating job readiness, job search, job placement and job retention" services, which are essential to ensuring each individual client's employment success. Clients are assessed to identify any barrier, transferable skills and develop Employability Plan, then engage in job search and/or career exploration.

• Passaic County

Job Readiness / Soft Skills – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

This is an open entry-open exit program that provides the support necessary to help client's job readiness, gain and/or retain full-time employment, in which they can advance and ultimately attain self-sufficiency. Workforce Advantage employs a "one-stop shop" concept integrating job readiness, job search, job placement and job retention" services, which are essential to ensuring each individual client's employment success. Clients are assessed to identify any barrier, transferable skills and develop Employability Plan, then engage in job search and/or career exploration.

• Hudson County

Job Readiness / Soft Skills – Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

This is an open entry-open exit program that provides the support necessary to help client's job readiness, gain and/or retain full-time employment, in which they can advance and ultimately attain self-sufficiency. Workforce Advantage employs a "one-stop shop" concept integrating job readiness, job search, job placement and job retention" services, which are essential to ensuring each individual client's employment success. Clients are assessed to identify any barrier, transferable skills and develop Employability Plan, then engage in job search and/or career exploration.

• Morris County

The Get into Energy Math and Boot Camp

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The Get into Energy Math and Boot Camp workshop is focused on applied math skills specific to the energy industry and teaches concepts that are critical to success for energy industry job opportunities. The workshop provides individuals with the necessary math concepts required to successfully complete employment testing for jobs in the energy industry.

• Cumberland County

The Get into Energy Math and Boot Camp

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The Get into Energy Math and Boot Camp workshop is focused on applied math skills specific to the energy industry and teaches concepts that are critical to success for energy industry job opportunities. The workshop provides individuals with the necessary math concepts required to successfully complete employment testing for jobs in the energy industry.

• Camden County

The Get into Energy Math and Boot Camp

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The Get into Energy Math and Boot Camp workshop is focused on applied math skills specific to the energy industry and teaches concepts that are critical to success for energy industry job opportunities. The workshop provides individuals with the necessary math concepts required to successfully complete employment testing for jobs in the energy industry.

• Gloucester County

The Get into Energy Math and Boot Camp

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The Get into Energy Math and Boot Camp workshop is focused on applied math skills specific to the energy industry and teaches concepts that are critical to success for energy industry job opportunities. The workshop provides individuals with the necessary math concepts required to successfully complete employment testing for jobs in the energy industry.

• Morris County

The Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) Pathway

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Construction/Utilities

The Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) Pathway is a course designed for women to explore non-traditional, in-demand jobs in the construction, gas, water, electric, and energy industries. The program is a 40-hour curriculum that provides women the opportunity to learn about career paths in these related fields.

• Cumberland County

The Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) Pathway

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Construction/Utilities

The Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) Pathway is a course designed for women to explore non-traditional, in-demand jobs in the construction, gas, water, electric, and energy industries. The program is a 40-hour curriculum that provides women the opportunity to learn about career paths in these related fields.

• Camden County

The Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) Pathway

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Construction/Utilities

The Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) Pathway is a course designed for women to explore non-traditional, in-demand jobs in the construction, gas, water, electric, and energy industries. The program is a 40-hour curriculum that provides women the opportunity to learn about career paths in these related fields.

• Gloucester County

The Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) Pathway

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Construction/Utilities

The Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) Pathway is a course designed for women to explore non-traditional, in-demand jobs in the construction, gas, water, electric, and energy industries. The program is a 40-hour curriculum that provides women the opportunity to learn about career paths in these related fields.

• Morris County

The Atlantic City Electric Line School

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The Atlantic City Electric Line School is a four-week program offering hands-on instruction to students seeking a career in the energy industry as a line worker. The course covers the fundamentals of line work and provides class participants with training in the areas of bucket truck and equipment operations.

• Cumberland County

The Atlantic City Electric Line School

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The Atlantic City Electric Line School is a four-week program offering hands-on instruction to students seeking a career in the energy industry as a line worker. The course covers the fundamentals of line work and provides class participants with training in the areas of bucket truck and equipment operations.

• Camden County

The Atlantic City Electric Line School

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The Atlantic City Electric Line School is a four-week program offering hands-on instruction to students seeking a career in the energy industry as a line worker. The course covers the fundamentals of line work and provides class participants with training in the areas of bucket truck and equipment operations.

• Gloucester County

The Atlantic City Electric Line School

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The Atlantic City Electric Line School is a four-week program offering hands-on instruction to students seeking a career in the energy industry as a line worker. The course covers the fundamentals of line work and provides class participants with training in the areas of bucket truck and equipment operations.

• Atlantic County

The High School Energy Career Academy

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The High School Energy Career Academy is a four-year program focused on preparing students in grades nine through 12, for entering post-secondary education or moving directly to employment with a utility company. The extensive program model not only helps students to build their knowledge of the energy industry, it also includes employability skills and integrated academic components as well.

• Cape May County

The High School Energy Career Academy

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The High School Energy Career Academy is a four-year program focused on preparing students in grades nine through 12, for entering post-secondary education or moving directly to employment with a utility company. The extensive program model not only helps students to build their knowledge of the energy industry, it also includes employability skills and integrated academic components as well.

• Cumberland County

The High School Energy Career Academy

• Workforce Training - Construction/Utilities

The High School Energy Career Academy is a four-year program focused on preparing students in grades nine through 12, for entering post-secondary education or moving directly to employment with a utility company. The extensive program model not only helps students to build their knowledge of the energy industry, it also includes employability skills and integrated academic components as well.

• Mercer County

Adult & Dislocated Workers’ Programs – Title I

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Career related services provided to adults and dislocated workers.

• Mercer County

Labor Demand Occupations List

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The Labor Demand Occupations List highlights occupations expected to have the most openings in the future. The list includes occupations that are expected to have a greater need for workers than there are qualified people to fill those jobs. This list can be used to help make career and training decisions.

• Mercer County

Federal Bonding Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Are you having difficulty obtaining employment because of something negative in your past? Are you seen as a “risky” job candidate because of a poor credit score or an irregular work history? The Federal Bonding program can help assure employers that you are a safe bet for a position. The Federal Bonding program helps “at-risk” or hard-to-place jobseekers obtain employment. Bonding representatives can provide potential employers a fidelity bond, which is a special type of insurance that protects employers from employee dishonesty resulting in loss of money or property. Employers are more willing to hire a job applicant who is seen as “at-risk” if he or she has a fidelity bond. The Federal Bonding program is sponsored by the US Department of Labor in partnership with Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company.

• Mercer County

New Jersey Youth Corps

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

New Jersey Youth Corps is one of the largest youth service and conservation corps in the United States. Youth Corps is a year-round, voluntary program that engages young adults (ages 16 to 25) in full-time community service, training, and educational activities.

• Mercer County

NJ Career Assistance Navigator (NJCAN)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

NJCAN provides a comprehensive software system that helps people make informed career and education choices. Lifelong learning tools include annually updated wage and employment data, age-appropriate self-surveys with visual and interactive results, career and college planning at the local and national level, and robust financial aid resources.

• Mercer County

SkillUp NJ

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

New Jersey workers – whether or not they are currently unemployed – can now access more than 5,000 free online Skillsoft courses via the SkillUp New Jersey training program. Courses are offered in a variety of high-demand industry sectors, including information technology, business analysis, customer service, project management, and digital literacy. Course content ranges from basic work readiness skills for new workers to tailored training for high-level professionals and management. Offerings include Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Quick Books, Analytical Skills, Data Management/Reporting, Time Management, Leadership Skills, Health & Safety, and First Aid, among many others.

• Mercer County

NJBUILD (Builders Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity)

• Apprenticeship - Construction/Utilities

The goal of this program is to provide outreach, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training in the construction trades industry for women and minorities, and place program graduates into registered apprenticeships or construction jobs.

• Mercer County

Industry-Valued Credentials List

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

To help you identify what education and training you need for the jobs of tomorrow, the Department gathered and analyzed detailed feedback from employers in all industries throughout New Jersey.

• Mercer County

One Stop Career Centers Jobseeker Services

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Locations throughout New Jersey provide services to meet an employment counselor, use of public computers to look for a job, or find out more about the other great programs and services.

• Mercer County

UPSKILL: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program

• Business Services

The purpose of the UPSKILL: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant program is to provide New Jersey-based employers up to 50% cost reimbursement assistance to train incumbent frontline employees to meet current and future occupational skill requirements. Grant funds are not intended for company-required annual training or new-employee orientation training.

• Mercer County

Re-Employment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

This process will allow RESEA-selected Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants to meet their UI work search requirements without having to leave home or enter a state building.

• Mercer County

The New Jersey Apprenticeship Network (NJAN)

• Apprenticeship

This program is committed to developing a 21st century apprenticeship model that drives economic development through skills and educational attainment by developing and strengthening apprenticeship programs throughout the state, and increasing opportunities for both youth and adults.

• Mercer County

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program is a federal entitlement program that assists US workers who have lost or may lose their jobs as a result of foreign trade. This program seeks to provide adversely affected workers with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials, resources, and support necessary to become reemployed.

• Mercer County

Workforce 55+

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Workforce 55+ is a federally-funded program committed to empowering economically disadvantaged seniors to achieve economic independence and control of their futures. The aim of Workforce 55+ is to help mature workers return to the workforce through an “earn while you learn” program. The program partners with community-based, nonprofit organizations and government agencies to provide participants with training to update their skills. Program participants receive counseling, assessments, and training to obtain employment.

• Mercer County

Youth Transitions to Work

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The Youth Transition to Work (YTTW) program provides greater opportunities and incentives for high school juniors and seniors and facilitates effective transitions to high-skill, high-wage employment in labor demand, apprenticeable occupations.

• Mercer County

The New Jersey Training Opportunities website (NJTOPPS)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Home to New Jersey’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and Consumer Report Card (CRC). The ETPL is a comprehensive listing of all schools and organizations offering occupational education and job training programs that are eligible to receive publicly funded tuition assistance.

• Morris County

Dress for Success Northern NJ

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Aims to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

• Gloucester County

One Stop Services (Gloucester County)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Services available at the One Stop include: Access information regarding free training and financial aid Access the One Stop to augment service delivery to your customers Adaptive equipment is available for your use Community-Based Organizations Educational and aptitude testing Get access to information regarding free training and financial aid Job Seekers Jobs4Jersey (OnRamp) - OnRamp is the job match tool of Jobs4Jersey, a website of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD). OnRamp uses the latest smart technology to take online job searching to the next level, putting you closer to successfully landing a good job Learn job search techniques Locate employment opportunities Obtain career descriptions Post resumes Receive information about continuing education Students Vocational counseling

• Gloucester County

Learning Links (Gloucester County)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Literacy labs use personal guidance and computer learning programs geared to real job needs to help workers expand or improve their skills in math, communications, reading, and English language skills. Provided by American Job Center and Rowan College of South Jersey.

• Gloucester County

Jersey Job Club (Gloucester County)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The New Jersey Department of Labor's Jersey Job Club workshop series can help you acquire the tools to become self-sufficient in today's labor market. Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, new to the job market, changing jobs or careers, or just keeping your options open, the skills you learn in Jersey Job Club workshops will help you refine your job seeking skills. There are seven individual workshops available: Interviewing Job Search Techniques Job Training Labor Market Research Marketing Yourself/Resume Writing Orientation Workshop Self-Management Skills

• Gloucester County

Business Resource Center (Gloucester County)

• Business Services

The Gloucester County Business Resource Center (BRC) helps provide business solutions to small and mid-size employers in Gloucester County. The BRC will assist with workforce development requirements associated with recruitment and training. The BRC staff will help assess your business needs and refer you to the appropriate resources. BRC's relationships with State and local economic development agencies, community development agencies, and community organizations can help your business understand the wide range of assistance that is available. Employers may post job opportunities, read resumes, obtain information on unemployment and disability insurance, and learn about free seminars and training for employees.

• Gloucester County

Employee Training Grants

• Business Services

As a division of Workforce Grant and Program Management, Customized Training offers grant funding to train New Jersey workers.

• Gloucester County

RCSJ CAP Center

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Open to all Gloucester County residents, the Career and Academic Planning Center (CAP) provides assistance with career and academic planning, including building a resume, conducting a job search, skill assessment, and more.

• Monmouth County

Job Seeker

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Job seekers will find a vast array of resources when they visit Monmouth Couty Workforce Development's office. Operating hours are 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Job Seekers may also contact us by phone at 732-683-8850 x6011. Some of the services available for job seekers are: -Initial and comprehensive assessment of skills and aptitudes -Resume development -Job search assistance -Career information -Financial aid assistance -Assistance with GED -Job readiness training, occupational skills training

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Business Services

• Business Services

The Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development Employer Business Services team provides free services to area businesses. The Business Services team works with local businesses to assist with their Human Resource needs including help with recruiting qualified workers, accessing industry and labor market information, and navigating County and State programs and services. The Business Services team can help a company that is already in business, just starting out, or expanding.

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Adult Services

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

MCDWD may provide adult workers with intensive services, training services (when appropriate), and related supportive services. When WIOA adult worker customers are unsuccessful in acquiring or retaining self-sufficient unsubsidized employment through core services, more intensive services are made available. An adult worker is an individual who: -Is 18+ years old -Is authorized to work in the United States -Resides in Monmouth County -Is unemployed, under-employed or in need of a skills upgrade

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Youth Services

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The Youth Program is designed to assist you with achieving your educational and employment goals. Eligibile Youth are individuals who: -Between the ages of 16-24. -Need help finding a job or a training program. -Have a criminal background or have been arrested. -Have not received my High School diploma or GED. -Homeless, a runaway, or a foster child. -Pregnant or a single parent. -Have a learning disability and/or am disabled. -Need help with math and reading.

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Summer Youth Program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The Summer Youth Program offers: -Work between 160-200 hours for the program earning at minimum $16.00 an hour -Learn how to complete job applications -Engage in your community -Find Mentors -Prepare for a future career -Gain valuable work experience The program invites local businesses to collaborate to provide a work experience for youth between the ages of 16 to 24 during the summer. The requirements are: -You HIRE THEM, the Division of Workforce Development reimburses 100% at a maximum amount of $3,200.00 -They must work a minimum of 160 hours and up to a maximum of 200 hours during the program -Youth must be paid a minimum of $16.00 per hour -Must be between 16 to 24 years of age -Youth must be a resident of Monmouth County.

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Dislocated Workers

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Dislocated workers may be eligible for a comprehensive array of services through the Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development. MCDWD may provide dislocated workers with intensive services, training services (when appropriate), and related supportive services. When WIOA dislocated worker customers are unsuccessful in acquiring or retaining self-sufficient unsubsidized employment through core services, more intensive services are made available.

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Individuals With Disabilities

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness - Disability Employment

Individuals with a physical, mental, cognitive, or other form of disability that makes it hard to find employment and secure a job may qualify for the following services through the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS). DVRS goal is to help individuals become more independent and to return to work as soon as possible in a job compatible with your abilities. For more information, please call the Monmouth County DVRS at 732-481-6300 opt. 2, to be connected to services.

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Occupational Training

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

WIOA helps participants identify pathways to meaningful, sustainable, and competitive careers by exposing them to a variety of education and training opportunities. WIOA eligible participants receive assistance with planning a new career step-by-step from knowledgeable Employment Counselors, who are dedicated to assessing work skills, identifying training needs, and assisting with training funds. Monmouth County has identified numerous occupations which are in high demand for the region. Be sure to meet with your Employment Counselor to find out what in demand occupations would be right for you.

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Workfirst New Jersey

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Workfirst New Jersey (WFNJ) is pleased to provide additional life-changing services to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients in Monmouth County. Residents who are currently receiving SNAP or TANF services have the opportunity to access additional support services such as: -Occupational and Trade Training -Work Readiness Workshops -Career-Building Opportunities -Transportation/Bus Pass -Job Search Assistance -Individualized Case Management -Community Work Experience -Soft Skill Training -Training Assistance

• Essex County

Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Goodwill Industries empowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work.

• Somerset County

Greater Raritan SkillUp program

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The Greater Raritan SkillUp Program offers residents and employees of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties access to more than 6,000 career-building virtual classes. The program includes industry certification tracks – eligible participants may be able to have their separate certification exam paid for the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Residents and employers also can take part in Greater Raritan’s separate Job Readiness and New Manager badge programs, which are done in small virtual cohorts. Sign up through the GRWDB website or on https://thegrwdb.metrixlearning.com.

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Greater Raritan Resume Portal

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Greater Raritan’s Resume Portal, powered by Hiration, gives residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties free access to a powerful tool to build and review targeted resumes and cover letters, improve LinkedIn profiles and get prepared for job interviews. To get started, just create an account by going to https://grwdb.hiration.com/.

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Youth Employment Service Program (Somerset County)

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Youth Employment Services Program (YES Program) is for out-of-school youth, ages 16 to 24, in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. The program offers a variety of services, including virtual and in-person services, and a 20-hour paid work experiences for the youth participants

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Framing Fatherhood

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

With a group of other Camden City dads, you will have the chance to participate in the following powerful training experiences: effective parenting strategies, financial literacy, work readiness training, job searching & placement assistance, relationship building skills, and resume writing.

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InDemand

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

The InDemand Program utilizes a soft-skills job-readiness curriculum that provides career development assistance to Camden residents. Participants receive assistance with resume development, the opportunity to earn industry recognized credentials, and social support to help prepare individuals for their employment search.

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ReStart

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

ReStart provides assistance to displaced homemakers looking to reenter the workforce.

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ReWork

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

ReWork helps Camden County residents who have a friend, family member or personal history of opioid use by connecting them with employment resources. ReWork will support linkages to industry recognized credential training opportunities, job connections and job placement. Participants will have the opportunity to build job readiness skills, such as interviewing techniques, time management, soft skills, conflict resolution, job retention, and resume development.

• Somerset County

Job Seekers Success Group

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Jewish Family Service hosts a free monthly Job Seekers Success Group (JSSG). This group focuses not only on the dynamics of a job search but on the emotional aspect of losing a job or changing careers on the individual and their family.

• Morris County

On-the-Job Training Program (Morris/Sussex/Warren County)

• Business Services

On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) federally-funded program that helps employers hire and train qualified unemployed workers for full-time, long term employment. An excellent vehicle for individuals to build or enhance their job skills while earning pay wages.

• Sussex County

Pathways 2 Prosperity

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

Norwescap’s Pathways 2 Prosperity program, based in Newton, NJ, helps adults (called Path Leaders) design their own pathway to sustainable self-reliance and resiliency. This peer-supported program has helped participants secure/improve employment, stabilize housing, graduate training/college programs, secure transportation, reduce debt, and increase savings, while also building self-confidence and tools for continued growth.

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PowerCorps Camden

• Basic Skills/Job Readiness

PowerCorps Camden is recruiting young people from Camden City to serve full-time in a six month AmeriCorps program to revitalize public land in the city.