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Role of the Union County One Stop Center / American Job Center Operator

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, in the State Employment and Training Commission New Jersey Combined State Plan for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2022-2023 Modification, “envisions the One-Stop Operator as the entity who promotes an integrated, customer-focused delivery system that maximizes each partner’s strength and reduces redundancies”, and outlines the roles of the One-Stop Operator as:

  • To provide an integrated delivery system. 
  • To ensure hardest to serve populations are prioritized. 
  • To coordinate service delivery among partners. To coordinate service delivery among physical and electronic sites; and 
  • To coordinate services across the local workforce area.

The One-Stop Operator responsibilities, the State Employment and Training Commission New Jersey Combined State Plan for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2022-2023 Modification continues to frame the responsibilities of the One-Stop Operator:

  • Maintain a common intake system among core partners. 
  • Manage hours of operation at all sites. 
  • Manage technological resources such as websites, case management information, business networking software, on-line testing sites.
  • Manage daily operations through coordination with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fiscal Agent for lease, utilities, and other invoice remittance.
  • Manage partner responsibilities as defined in MOU. Manage services for individuals. Manage services for business.
  • Provide basic services such as orientations, information on careers and labor markets, and resource rooms.
  • Submit annual staffing plans and operational budgets.
  • Following federal and state regulations pertaining to handling of EEO responsibilities, customer complaints, and physical and programmatic accessibility.
  • Implement board policies.
  • Report to the Board on operations, performance accountability, and continuous improvements.

One Stop Career Center / American Job Center Partners

The Union County Department of Human Services has been competitively selected as the One-Stop Operator for Union County. The American Job Center (AJC) Operator is responsible for facilitating regular meetings and coordinating with the required One-Stop Career Center / American Job Center partners to effectively oversee and manage career services for Union County residents. The required partners include:

  • Union County Department of Human Services
  • Union County American Job Center
  • Union College of Union County, NJ
  • Union County American Job Center In-School and Out of School Youth
  • United Way of Greater Union County In-School Youth
  • Union College of Union County, NJ – Lead Agency (ABE/ESL/HSE/Civics)
  • Urban Workforce Advantage – Union (ABE/ESL/Civics – no HSE prep)
  • Elizabeth Board of Education (ABE/ESL/HSE)
  • Literacy New Jersey – Union County (ABE/ESL/HSE/Civics)
  • Union County One Stop- Employment Services
  • Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
  • Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  • Title III Unemployment Compensation
  • Elizabeth Unemployment Office
  • Union County Division of Social Services
  • Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program
  • Senior Community Service Employment Program – Easter Seals
  • Jobs for Veterans State Grant
  • New Jersey Reentry Corporation
  • Urban League of Union County- Reconnections Program
  • Title I Job Corps
  • Edison Job Corp Center
  • Title I YouthBuild
  • The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE)
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
  • Union County Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
  • The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE)

American Job Center Operator’s Meeting Dates

(3rd Monday of Each Month, With Exception Of March)

Time: 8:30 A.M.

Location: Warinanco Sports Center – Warinanco Park, 1 Park Drive, Roselle, NJ 07203

2024 MEETING DATES

  • March 11
  • April 15
  • May 20
  • June 24
  • July 15
    • 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 
  • September 23
  • October 21
    • Location Change
    • Plainfield Public Library
    • 800 Park Avenue
    • Plainfield, NJ 07060
  • November 18
  • December 16