continuing education

Small business brainstorming
May 5, 2026

SBA Small Business Week virtual summit returns May 5-6

The free event offers workshops, AI tools, capital access sessions, networking and mentorship for operators with backing from sponsors including Verizon, Amazon, Paychex and others.

Jackie Burke, the executive director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools, speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on June 17, 2025.
Jun 30, 2025

NJBIZ Conversations: NJ Council of County Vo-Tech Schools’ Jackie Burke

The New Jersey Council of Vocational-Technical Schools executive director describes the statewide districts' role in easing both the affordability problem of higher education as well as the workforce needs of today's employers.

Online cannabis training
Jun 17, 2025

NJBAC finalizes Cannabis Training Academy core curriculum

The free career education program now offers more than 60 courses to help entrepreneurs learn the business, apply for licenses and succeed in the industry.

NJPN offers Ii-person, virtual and asynchronous options for addiction and prevention professionals' professional development. - PROVIDED BY NEW JERSEY PREVENTION NETWORK
Jun 11, 2025

NJPN launches training hub for addiction professionals

New Jersey Prevention Network's Learning Center offers CEUs, credentials and flexible training, serving individuals working in prevention, clinical treatment and peer recovery support.

Thomas Edison State University and Stockton University
Jun 9, 2025

Stockton joins NJ PLAN to expand credit for prior learning

The South Jersey university is the latest to join TESU's New Jersey Prior Learning Assessment Network, which helps students earn credit for work, military or life experience — cutting costs and speeding up degree completion.

Rider University
Mar 19, 2025

Rider University’s free veteran entrepreneur program opens apps

The free, six-week course offers training for veteran entrepreneurs – their spouses or dependents – to help with developing a business concept or expanding an existing venture.

From left: Centenary University President Dale Caldwell and Ren Parikh, founder and director of Atlantic County-based Ideal Institute of Technology, announced the launch of Centenary University at Ideal Institute of Technology, which will offer undergraduate programs to South Jersey residents interested in the “innovative work-based college program.”
May 6, 2024

Centenary, Ideal Institute forge unique partnership

Students can enroll in one of three undergraduate degree programs that will allow them to earn – college credits as well as income – and learn at the same time.

On Jan. 8, 2024, New Jersey City University interim President Andres Acebo and Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association President Joe Cossolini signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding that allows Jersey City law enforcement officers to easily pursue higher education opportunities at the school.
Jan 10, 2024

NJCU, Jersey City police union partner to offer education to officers

According to interim university President Andres Acebo, law enforcement is able to best serve local communities when they themselves are a part of those communities. A new agreement will help to foster those connections.

The College of New Jersey students are pictured around campus the week before graduation in May 12, 2023.
Jan 9, 2024

TCNJ to offer customizable master’s degree

Pending approval by the state Department of Education, The College of New Jersey's new Master of Professional Studies program allows students to "stack" together two certificates to earn their graduate credentials.

New Jersey City University Hepburn Hall Theatre entrance
Mar 31, 2023

NJ’s Some College, No Degree initiative names new partners

ReUp Education will work directly with the 17 higher education institutions in the state to identify, reach and engage ‘stopped-out’ students, as well as provide personalized support for the re-enrollment process.