The American Job Center Operator manages the Union County American Job Centers, including the management and coordination of all workforce services with Union County workforce partners, as required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Services include career counseling, training, and career advancement for residents and employers. Organizationally under the Office of the Director
Our mission is to align education, employment and other community programs and to collaborate with our partners to cultivate the skilled and high-quality workers needed for local employers to prosper and grow.
Contact
Division Director
Robert Croom 908-527-4812
American Job Center – Temporary Location
342 Westminster Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
908-757-9090
American Job Center – Elizabeth
This location is temporarily closed.
American Job Center – Plainfield
This location is temporarily closed.
Union County Works
www.ucajc.org
Virtual one-stop for job seekers and employers
Customer Complaint/ Apparent Violation Procedure Acknowledgement
Eligibility Criteria
The Union County American Job Center adheres to the eligibility criteria set by the Federal Government and the State of New Jersey in determining eligibility for WIOA services.
American Job Center Network WIOA Partners
WIOA Title I – Adult & Dislocated Worker Services
WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Services provide employment, training, education, and supportive services to eligible individuals seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce. Services are designed to assist adults, unemployed individuals, and workers impacted by layoffs or business closures in obtaining sustainable employment and advancing their careers.
Services Include
- Career counseling and employment planning
- Occupational skills training and Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
- On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities
- Supportive services and referrals
- Workshops and workforce readiness activities
Assistance for dislocated workers impacted by layoffs or closure.
Union County AJC – Elizabeth Temporary Location
- Address: 342 Westminster Ave Elizabeth, NJ 07208
- 908-757-9090
- Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Phone: 908-757-9090
- Services Available By Appointment and Walk-In Assistance
Union County AJC – Plainfield This location is temporarily closed.
- Address: 200 West 2nd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Phone: 908-757-9090
- Services Available by Appointment and Walk-In Assistance
WIOA Title I – Youth Services
WIOA Title I Youth Services provide education, employment, training, and supportive services to eligible youth and young adults to help them achieve academic and career success.
Services Include
- Career exploration and counseling
- Job readiness and work experience opportunities
- Educational support and tutoring
- GED / High School Equivalency assistance
- Supportive services and referrals
- Leadership development
- Postsecondary and career pathway planning
One Stop for Youth – Plainfield Temporarily closed
- Address: 200 West 2nd Street, Plainfield, NJ
- Hours: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Appointments: 201-201-1156 or 908-353-7171 ext. 500
- Email: onestopcareer@unitedwayguc.org
- Walk-ins: Accepted
United Way of Greater Union County One Stop for Youth – Elizabeth
- Address: 813–815 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
- Hours: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Appointments: 201-201-1156 or 908-353-7171 ext. 400
- Email: onestopcareer@unitedwayguc.org
- Walk-ins: Accepted
Family Success Center – Rahway
- Address: 219 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ
- Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Appointments: 908-353-7171 ext. 104
- Lutonya.Hunter@unitedwayguc.org
- Nayeli.Torres@unitedwayguc.org
- Walk-ins: Accepted; appointments recommended
Family Success Center – Hillside
- Address: 1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ
- Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Appointments: 908-353-7171 ext. 201
- Lutonya.Hunter@unitedwayguc.org
- Nayeli.Torres@unitedwayguc.org
- Walk-ins: Accepted; appointments recommended
WIOA Title II – Adult Education & Literacy Services
WIOA Title II programs provide adult education and literacy services to help individuals improve basic skills, earn a high school equivalency credential, and gain English language proficiency needed for employment and post-secondary education.
Services Include
- Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- High School Equivalency (HSE/GED Prep)
- Civics education and workforce readiness
- Digital literacy and academic skill-building
UCNJ – Union College of Union County, NJ (Lead Agency)
- Address: 40 W. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Phone: 908-659-5114
- Email: cewd-recruiting@ucc.edu
- Associate Director: Maritza Batista – batista@ucc.edu
- Director: Marlene Moreira-Loff – mloff@ucc.edu
Urban Workforce Advantage (Union County)
- Address: 49 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Phone: 908-355-2288
- School Director: Yunia Labaut – YLabaut@workforceadvantageusa.com
Elizabeth Board of Education
- Address: 641 South Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Phone: 908-436-5270
- Coordinator, Alternative Learning: Dr. Lyle J. Moseley – MoseleLy@epsnj.org
Literacy New Jersey – Union County
- Address: 121–125 Chestnut Street, Suite 203, Roselle, NJ 07203
- Phone: 908-486-1777
- Program Director: Barbara Bagger – bbagger@literacynj.org
WIOA Title III – Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (Labor Exchange)
WIOA Title III provides employment services and labor exchange functions that connect job seekers with employers and support workforce preparation activities.
Services Include
- Job search assistance and career counseling
- Employer recruitment and job matching
- Job fairs and hiring events
- Resume development and interview preparation
- Labor market information and job listings
Request Services
Visit Job Source (nj.gov)
American Job Center – Elizabeth Satellite Office
- Address: 12 West Jersey Street, 3rd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
- Customers must currently call to schedule an in-person appointment.
- Phone: 908-412-7980
Unemployment Insurance (UI) – New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary financial assistance and reemployment support services for eligible individuals who have lost employment through no fault of their own.
Services Include
- Unemployment insurance claims filing
- Eligibility determination and benefits support
- Reemployment services and referrals
- In-person appointment scheduling assistance
General Assistance / Appointment Scheduling
908-412-7980
Regional Call Centers
- North Jersey: 201-601-4100
- Central Jersey: 732-761-2020
- South Jersey: 856-507-2340
Out-of-State UI Claims
888-795-6672
(Calls must be made from an out-of-state phone number.)
Additional Information
WIOA Title IV – Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
DVRS provides employment and training services for individuals with disabilities to support competitive, integrated employment outcomes.
Services Include
- Vocational rehabilitation counseling
- Job readiness and skill development
- Career placement and job coaching
- Assistive technology and workplace accommodations
- Employer engagement and retention support
Union County DVRS (Temporary Walk-In Location)
- Address: Union County College, 12 West Jersey Avenue, 3rd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
- DVRS is currently accepting walk-in customers at this temporary location.
- Phone: 908-882-5101
- Fax: 908-965-2976
- Email: dvr.elizabeth@dol.nj.gov
American Job Center Operator’s Committee 2026 Meetings
The Committee meets on the third Monday of each month with the exception of January and February. Locations for 2026 will be posted shortly. Meeting dates/locations are subject to change. Meeting invitation will be sent in advance for confirmation.
Meeting contact: Allison Maguire-Zuczek, Executive Assistant, Union County Department of Human Services, Office of the Director, amaguire-zuczek@ucnj.org
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Announcement will be made before the meeting date
- March 16th
- Core Partners Only
- Agenda
- April 20th
- Warinanco Sports Center, 1 Park Drive, Roselle, NJ
- Agenda
- May 18th
- June 15th
- July 20th
- August 17th
- September 21th
- October 19st
- November 16th
- December 21st
Archive
American Job Center Operator’s Committee 2025 Meetings
The Committee meets on the third Monday of each month with the exception of January and February. Locations for 2025 will be posted shortly. Meeting dates/locations are subject to change. Meeting invitation will be sent in advance for confirmation.
Meeting contact: Allison Maguire-Zuczek, Executive Assistant, Union County Department of Human Services, Office of the Director, amaguire-zuczek@ucnj.org
January 13– CancelledFebruary 10– Cancelled- March 17
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Held virtually via Zoom.
- For meeting login information, please contact:
- Allison Maguire-Zuczek
- Amaguire-zuczek@ucnj.org
- 908-527-4805
April 21April 28 2:30 pm- May 19 9:00 am
- June 16
- July 21 8:30 am
August 18Cancelled- September 15
- 8:30 am
- Location Change
- Warinanco Sports Center
- 1 Park Drive
- Roselle, NJ 07203
- October 20
- Agenda
- 8:30 am
- Location Change
- Warinanco Sports Center
- 1 Park Drive
- Roselle, NJ 07203
- November 17
- Cancelled
- December 15
- Agenda
- 8:30 am
- Location Change
- Warinanco Sports Center
- 1 Park Drive
- Roselle, NJ 07203
American Job Center Operator’s Committee 2024 Meetings
Committee meets the third Monday of each month, with exception of March at 8:30 am at the Warinanco Sports Center located within Warinanco Park 1 Park Drive, Roselle, NJ 07203 unless otherwise noted.
Meeting dates/locations are subject to change. Meeting invitation will be sent in advance for confirmation.
Meeting Contact: Allison Maguire-Zuczek, Executive Assistant, Union County Department of Human Services, Office of the Director, amaguire-zuczek@ucnj.org
- March 11
- April 15
May 20May 13- June 17
- July 15
- August 19
- September 23
- October 21
- November 18
- December 16