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 & career advancement for residents and employers.
Our mission is to align education, employment & other community programs & to collaborate with our partners to cultivate the skilled & high-quality workers needed for local employers to prosper and grow.
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 – Elizabeth
This location is temporarily closed.
Please visit our Plainfield location or call us921 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201908-558-8000
American Job Center – Plainfield
200 West Second Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
908-757-9090
Union County Works
www.ucajc.org
Virtual one-stop for job seekers and employers
Apply for unemployment insurance
Visit www.MyUnemployment.nj.gov or call:
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 from an out-of-state phone number)
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 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
- Agenda
- Location Change
- UC Emergency Services Building
- 534 Laurel Avenue, Roselle Park
- August 19
- Location Change
- UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ, Scotch Plains Campus
- 1776 Raritan Road Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- 3rd Building after pulling in.
- (Engagement Building)
- Location Change
- September 23
- Location Change
- Community Access Unlimited
- 80 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Location Change
- October 21
- Location Change
- Plainfield Public Library
- 800 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Location Change
- November 18
- December 16