RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation is pleased to announce that Gilead Sciences Inc.’s Gilead Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to create a thriving health ecosystem, has awarded the college a $150,000 grant in support of its forthcoming Center for Health Professions. “Gilead Sciences is an exceptional life-sciences organization with a world-wide impact,” said Dr. Anthony Iacono, president…
Application Portal for Morris County Vocational School District Share-Time Programs Now Open The Morris County Board of County Commissioners recently joined the Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) and County College of Morris (CCM) in hosting an open house at the new Career Training Center on the CCM campus. Student musicians from the MCVSD string ensemble performed as guests arrived at the new 46,350-square-foot…
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) today announced they are recipients of the “2025 SEED Award” by US Digital Response. This award recognizes NJDOL’s efforts in utilizing the state’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to improve translations for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family and Medical Leave (Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance…
When summer hits the tri-state area, the temperature isn’t the only thing to heat up. The economies in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania heat up too. Across the area, consumer spending, tourism, and seasonal hiring typically push employment upward. But, this year, New Jersey’s economic numbers tell a more nuanced story. The data suggests…
The state’s community colleges and NJBIA have scheduled a series of online presentations that will update the public on the progress of various Pathways to Career Opportunities initiatives related to rapidly growing industries where highly skilled workers are in-demand. Leaders in business, industry, labor unions, workforce development boards, county vocational-technical schools, colleges and universities and community-based organizations…
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced a $5 million investment to support a statewide Apprenticeship Degree Initiative through a memorandum of understanding with Thomas Edison State University (TESU). This three-year initiative aims to develop college-credit pathways for registered apprenticeship programs, integrating workforce training with academic credentials such as an…
The second round of voting is now open for the “Makers Madness – The Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey” contest recently launched by Manufacturing Counts, a partnership between NJBIA and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) to promote awareness of New Jersey manufacturing. Voting for the first round of 48 initial products ended on Monday, March 24, to…
TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced the availability of $2.5 million in grant funding as part of the fourth year of the Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) program. Launched in March 2022, CARE grants support outreach, education, and technical assistance by community-based organizations aimed at increasing equitable access to…
TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) today announced the launch of Fund My Future (FMF), an exciting and transformative pilot program that connects New Jersey residents with a meaningful opportunity to reach their career goals through financial assistance for upskilling and career education support. The concept for this program originates from…
