workforce development

South Jersey Higher Education Alliance
May 21, 2026

Stockton, community colleges launch South Jersey transfer alliance

Stockton University is partnering with four community colleges to streamline the student transfer experience and expand degree pathways across the region.

Leaders in Real Estate
May 19, 2026

PCCC partners with Where Trades Go for workforce platform

Passaic County Community College partnered with Where Trades Go to launch a workforce platform connecting trade students with employers.

Morristown Airport 2026 High School Aviation Day
May 11, 2026

Morristown Airport hosts aviation day for 150 students

More than 150 students from nine high schools explored aviation careers at the recent Morris County event.

NJ AI Hub at Princeton University
May 11, 2026

Microsoft deepens role in New Jersey AI ecosystem

Microsoft is expanding its presence in New Jersey’s AI ecosystem through the NJ AI Hub at Princeton, advancing workforce, startup and research initiatives. NJBIZ spoke with TechSpark NJ Community Manager Marie Pryor for an insider look.

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.

Hopeworks has moved into its new corporate home, a 13,000-square-foot space at 808 Market St. in Camden.
May 7, 2026

Hopeworks expands into Newark with $650K backing

The South Jersey group is launching a new hub in the Brick City to connect young adults to high-wage careers in tech and other fields.

Beginning in the fall 2024 semester, Stockton University will become the first higher education institution in New Jersey to offer an undergraduate degree in cannabis studies.
May 5, 2026

Stockton, HCCC expand cannabis program transfer pathway

The higher education partners are building on an existing agreement to help streamline degrees for New Jersey's growing cannabis workforce.

2026 NJ Film Expo
May 4, 2026

NJ Film Expo highlights New Jersey film industry surge

New Jersey's film industry growth shines at the second annual NJ Film Expo, highlighting record production spending, tax credits and workforce expansion.

McDonald's
Apr 27, 2026

McDonald’s first jobs fuel workforce skills, NJ economy

McDonald’s highlights first jobs as a pathway to workforce skills, career growth and economic impact across New Jersey and the U.S.

Blue PVC pipe
Apr 27, 2026

T&M Associates celebrates six decades of growth

T&M Associates celebrates 60 years of growth, expanding national reach, innovation and workforce focus amid rising infrastructure demand.

Hunterdon County Vocational School District’s EXCITE Summer Camp
Apr 27, 2026

NJ vocational summer camps help middle schoolers explore careers

NJ vocational schools offer summer camps for middle schoolers to explore careers, build skills and gain early exposure to future paths.

Teamwork
Apr 24, 2026

Rutgers launches employee ownership research lab

Rutgers University launched the Employee Ownership Applied Research hub to help small businesses transition ownership to workers amid a growing succession crisis.