For 11 weeks, the team worked with The Michaels Organization and local subcontractors to learn both soft and hard skills, including hands-on experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and roofing.

Together with the New Jersey CEO Council and nonprofit Social Finance, which will develop and manage the fund, the workforce development effort will provide zero-interest, no-fee loans at no upfront cost, as well as non-repayable living stipends and wraparound supports to prepare residents for good-paying jobs in the health care, information technology, and clean energy sectors.

The early education provider – and longtime tenant – will continue to operate from the Somerset County medical and professional campus under the ownership of a new franchisee.

Karen Bearce replaces Deborah Preston, who left in June to become president of Mercer County Community College.

These high school Student Leaders take part in an eight-week program, working with Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey. The program allows participants to gain employment and leadership skills, in addition to developing their civic engagement.

Gov. Phil Murphy recently requested the state comptroller look into New Jersey City University's financial situation. According to a spokesperson for the school, the move is well-received as it works "collaboratively with our partners ... to move our institution onto solid ground and set it on a path to future sustainability."

University President Teik Lim announced the CEO's decision to the NJIT community in a message highlighting Simon Nynens' achievements and detailing next steps for the New Jersey Innovation Institute.

The school serves over 5,000 undergraduate students and thousands more at the graduate level. According to recent reports, over the past eight years it went from a $108 million surplus to a $67 million deficit, with another $156 million in debt.

The NJDEP will implement the initiative, which provides funding over three years for the purchase of such vehicles and charging infrastructure.

The truck driver-heavy trade option makes for the 19th offered – and the seventh added this year – through the Associated Builders and Contractors New Jersey Apprenticeship Education and Training Fund.

Nearly 20 high schools took part in the course from Greater Newark Enterprises Corp. Launched in partnership with the Frank J. Guarini School of Business at Saint Peter's University, it offers students insight to idea generation, marketing, financials and business planning.

A partnership with Follett Higher Education Group, the largest operator of such outlets in North America, will allow college and university students to purchase vitamins and supplements, sports nutrition products, and academic performance products in person and online.