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My Career NJ is a one-stop platform for finding the job you want. It provides access to job listings, online classes, certification information, apprenticeship opportunities, funding and other support services for your job search. Use the tools individually or personalize your search with the NJ Career Navigator and Training Explorer.
Losing your job can be overwhelming and stressful. Find out about unemployment insurance and other services and benefits available to New Jersey job seekers, as well as some tips for coping with the stress of losing a job.
Job Source is an interactive application that offers a wide array of features, resources and solutions to aid job seekers. It includes a job search engine and tools to help you explore careers and write resumes and cover letters. Register for free to save and manage your documents and track your job search.
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development provides a calendar of live and virtual job fairs and targeted recruiting events. Employers may also post their job fairs and recruitment events here.
A one-stop database for targeting companies based on geography, line of business, size, and sales volume. Contains detailed information on nearly 12 million U.S. businesses with addresses, key executives, and websites. Build your own custom list of companies for business prospecting or job hunting. Company listings include job openings.
United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) has launched a Family Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) to help low to moderate income individuals and families increase their earnings, reduce debt, build assets and make smart financial decisions. FOC services include one-to-one coaching and workshops in three key areas: financial counseling, income support assistance, and employment coaching. An FOC coach will conduct a confidential intake and provide a comprehensive list of services based on their unique situation.
Get help finding a new job or career with programs designed to help individuals with disabilities look for work, train for employment, and receive the supports they need in the workplace. Resources include the Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s One Stop Career Centers, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the Senior Community Service Employment Program, and more.
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform with over 5,000 course videos to help you discover and develop business, technology ,and creative skills through videos. You’ll find hundreds of topics in management, leadership, and marketing. Gain multimedia, design, web development, and social media skills, too. All courses are taught by expert instructors and include downloadable exercises to reinforce retention. New courses are added weekly, privacy is TRUSTe compliant, and Certificates of Completions are available for each course.
If you have been incarcerated, or have an arrest or misdemeanor conviction, and are in need of employment assistance, the NJDOL can help with training, referrals, removing barriers and workforce readiness. Each One-Stop Career Center has trained staff available to assist you. To reach out, complete an online information request form here.
The Pathways to Recovery program provides services to individuals whose have been impacted by the opioid epidemic, including:
The program’s goal is to provide participants with skills and training to support their transition into employment.
Pathways to Recovery offers services to the following counties: Atlantic, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Mercer, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren.