health care workforce

Stockton University in Atlantic City is one of the first four grant recipients of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's $10 million Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (ART) Program.
May 7, 2026

AtlantiCare, Stockton launch Atlantic City health college

Backed by a $15 million investment from the healthcare system, AtlantiCare and Stockton University will launch a health college in Atlantic City to expand training and workforce pipelines.

Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare have formalized an agreement to establish a new regional campus in Atlantic City.
Apr 30, 2026

AtlantiCare, Temple to open Atlantic City med school (updated)

The partners will launch the new AC campus to help boost physician training, amid an ongoing shortage, and strengthen the South Jersey workforce.

On March 16, 2026, Rowan University and Holy Name’s Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing announced their dual-enrollment partnership for students pursuing nursing education.
Mar 17, 2026

Rowan, Holy Name launch dual-enrollment nursing program

Rowan University and Holy Name Medical Center will launch a dual-enrollment nursing program starting Fall 2026 for RN and PN students.

Health care provider
Feb 9, 2026

OPINION: Federal loan policy threatens New Jersey nursing pipeline

Judy Schmidt, CEO of the New Jersey State Nurses Association, said the rules exclude the practice as a professional degree, limiting graduate funding and worsening New Jersey’s nursing shortage.

At-home medical care
Feb 2, 2026

NJ offers $50K in student loan relief to ease nurse shortage

Applications are open now for qualified professionals to receive up to $50,000 for teaching nursing courses at eligible New Jersey colleges and universities.

Johnson & Johnson product donations
Jan 28, 2026

Johnson & Johnson hits $100M medtech donation milestone

Johnson & Johnson announced $100 million in medtech donations since 2020 and plans an additional $20 million in 2026 to expand global access to care.

Monmouth County Vocational School District students
Jan 26, 2026

NJ vocational school partnerships fuel health care, life sciences jobs

New Jersey vocational schools are partnering with health care and life sciences employers to build a skilled workforce pipeline.