N.J. added 5,300 jobs in April

NJBIZ STAFF//May 11, 2017

New Jersey added about 5,300 private-sector jobs in April, following its total of 4,500 jobs gained in March, according to ADP.New Jersey added about 5,300 private-sector jobs in April, following its total of 4,500 jobs gained in March, according to ADP.

The Roseland-based payroll and human resources company said in its monthly Regional Employment Report that the Garden State added 5,800 service jobs, but lost 500 goods-producing jobs for the month.

Among industries, professional and business services led the way, adding 2,400 new workers for the month.

Sectors including natural resources/mining and construction; and trade, transportation and utilities both lost 600 jobs each, ADP said.

The manufacturing sector gained 100 jobs.