The National Association of Workforce Boards presents our “What is a workforce development board?” video.
This video is designed to educate members of the public about the integral role workforce development boards play in local communities, and how workforce development boards collaborate with local educational institutions, local businesses and government officials at the local, state and federal level
Notice of Public Comment Period – Union County Workforce Development Board Strategic Plan 2022-2026
As required by the New Jersey State and Employment and Training Commission and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Union County Workforce Development Board local strategic plan will be available for a Public Comment period of thirty (30) days effective March 13, 2023.
The Union County Workforce Development Board Local Plan may be obtained online on the Union County Workforce Development Board website https://ucnj.org/wdb/ . All Public Comments must be made in writing and directed to Meredith Barracato at: Meredith.barracato@ucnj.org. All Public Comments will be reviewed and considered.
At the end of the Public Comments period, all public comments will be posted on Union County Workforce Development Board website https://ucnj.org/wdb/ with a public comment summary report. Anyone needing a hard copy of the plan can contact Meredith Barracato for assistance at 908-527-4896 or via email Meredith.barracato@ucnj.org.
Union County Workforce Development Board Strategic Plan 2022-2026
RETURN AND EARN
JUST ANNOUNCED! The Return and Earn program is designed to help New Jerseyans return to work and small employers fill positions that will help them grow and thrive in the economic recovery. Return and Earn provides wage reimbursement support to New Jersey employers that hire eligible applicants with identifiable skills gaps, and offers a $500 incentive to new hires. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please complete the form on this page and a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development business service representative will contact you.
State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal
Union County Works
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)
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