The County College of Morris (CCM) and its partner schools are offering training and apprenticeship programs for those looking to build rewarding and well-paying careers in the high-demand field of advanced manufacturing. CCM’s Center for Workforce Development, which is overseeing the program, will be holding a series of eight virtual open houses where individuals can […]
Apprenticeships
Workshops to Help Businesses Apply for Apprenticeship Grants
The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) recently released the FY20 Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO). The purpose of the GAINS program is to promote the expansion and development of United States Department of Labor (USDOL) approved Registered Apprenticeship programs that drive economic development through skills and […]
Labor Commissioner Promotes Apprenticeships to Build Workforce of Future
New Jersey’s new Apprenticeship Network is laying the groundwork for a historic expansion of apprenticeship opportunities that will benefit workers and employers alike, State Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo told business leaders Friday. Speaking at a Meet the Decision Makers event hosted by NJBIA and New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, […]
Murphy Pledges Free Community College Tuition
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy on Monday unveiled a workforce development plan whose centerpiece is free community college tuition for all New Jerseyans within four years. In a press conference outside Mercer County Community College’s new Trenton Hall building, Murphy said that, if elected, he would have “a singular focus on workforce development.” In addition […]