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With tens of millions of people newly unemployed, the class of 2020 has stepped into one of the worst job markets in history. As of May 2020, the number of open jobs on Glassdoor that contain “entry level” or “new grad” in the job title has dropped 68% from this time last year. Now, confronting […]
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association, in partnership with the New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC), is forming a workgroup that is focusing on strengthening collaboration between employers and New Jersey’s reentry population. The NJRC, a nonprofit agency chaired by former Gov. Jim McGreevey, is dedicated to removing all barriers to employment for people reentering […]
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced career and training schools in New Jersey can reopen on July 1, subject to protocols set by agencies responsible for oversight. However, the delay could leave training schools’ students at a disadvantage when it comes to getting jobs. As Frank Preston, president of ACI Medical & Dental School in […]
Employers and hiring managers are preparing for a world where competencies – not degrees – are the most important factors when filling a job, according to a new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation called, “Hiring in the Modern Talent Marketplace.” The findings also show that employers value their work with higher education […]
The U.S. Department of Labor announced is accepting employer applications for the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The HIRE Vets Award Program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing and retaining America’s veterans. The application deadline is April 30, 2020. “American employers are in search of skilled and […]
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