Be sure to listen to the latest episode of the Heldrich Center’s podcast series, Work Trends RU. Our guest isTodd Greene, Vice President of the Work, Education, and Labor Division at the Urban Institute and Executive Director of WorkRise. Todd is also Chair of the...
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Fed Communities Releases Article About Heldrich Center
Fed Communities, a collaboration among the 12 reserve banks in the Federal Reserve System, recently published an article about the Heldrich Center’s efforts to improve education, training, and workforce development programs for workers and employers. Read the article.
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy Guests on New Podcast Series “Work Trends RU”
In the latest episode of the Heldrich Center’s new podcast series, Work Trends RU, Tammy Murphy, First Lady of New Jersey, discusses her leadership in maternal and infant health in New Jersey, the impacts of the Nurture NJ and Family Connects NJ initiatives, and how...
Heldrich Center Launches New Podcast Series “Work Trends RU”
The Heldrich Center has launched its new podcast series, "Work Trends RU," exploring the changing worlds of work, education, social policy, and financial security. The series covers a variety of issues, including the contemporary workforce, economic challenges,...
Van Horn and Quincy to Receive Awards from New Jersey Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration
Carl Van Horn, Ph.D. and Ronald Quincy, Ph.D. have been named recipients of the New Jersey chapter of the American Society for Public Administration's (NJ ASPA) public service leadership awards. Dr. Van Horn is the recipient of the President's Award for an...
New Jersey Statewide Data System Launches External Access Program
The New Jersey Statewide Data System (NJSDS) is excited to announce the launch of the NJSDS External Access program, which provides approved researchers the opportunity to access longitudinal administrative data from four New Jersey state agencies: New Jersey...
Partnering with Local Organizations and Engaging People with Disabilities to Facilitate Inclusive Healthy Communities in New Jersey
Community partnerships are crucial for working toward meaningful change for the disability community at the state, local, and municipal levels. Such partnerships are the cornerstone of the Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) Grant Program in New Jersey. The IHC...
Then and Now: The Changing Landscape of Education Outcomes and Funding in the 21st Century
New article analyzes wage disparities between workers with and without college degrees and the rising costs of higher education.
New Report Released – New Jersey’s Teacher Workforce Landscape: 2024 Annual Report
The first in a series of annual reports examining the teacher workforce in New Jersey.
Dr. Stephanie Walsh Presents at the 2023 Public Management Research Conference
Dr. Stephanie Walsh, Assistant Director of Research at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, recently attended the Public Management Research Association’s Public Management Research Conference as part of her work with the New Jersey State Policy Lab.
New Brief Released – Whipsawed, Precarious, and Pessimistic: Americans’ Changing Views About the Economy and Labor Market During a Decade of Fundamental Change
A new brief from the Heldrich Center examines Americans’ opinions about the labor market and economy.
Video Interviews with Stephanie Holcomb and Liana Volpe
To commemorate Women and Girls in Science Day, we are proud to release video interviews with Heldrich Center researchers Stephanie Holcomb and Liana Volpe. Each discusses her work at the Heldrich Center and offers advice for women and girls considering careers in the social sciences.
Strategically Virtual: Lessons Learned from the New Jersey Career Network Job Seeker Community
New research brief examines lessons learned from a virtual job seeker community.
Trends in American Opinions about Jobs, 2010 to 2021
New research brief uses selected trend data during times of economic strife and growth to examine Americans’ opinions about work, the job market, and job security.
Holcomb and Volpe Present at Webinar on Libraries and Workforce Development
Researchers present at a webinar titled “Libraries and Workforce Development: Connecting the Dots between Your Patrons and Public Policy.”
Insights from the New Jersey Business and Organization COVID-19 Survey
In a new survey of more than 2,000 state businesses and nonprofits, New Jersey business owners report they are adapting to the realities of COVID-19; however, many indicate that they need additional support from the state and federal government, including financing and technical assistance.
New Jersey STEM Pathways Network Products
The Heldrich Center recently developed two products for the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network.
New Blog Post: Using Online Scheduling Services to Make Customer Appointments
A new blog post reviews the benefits of online scheduling tools and previews three potential tools that public workforce offices might want to consider.
Assessing the Financial Impact of the Pandemic on New Jersey Businesses and Nonprofits
New brief examines the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on New Jersey businesses and organizations.
Heldrich Center Survey Finds NJ Business Owners Eager to Reopen, but Concerned about Consumer Confidence
Findings from an online survey of New Jersey business and nonprofit leaders assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses and exploring views on reopening the state economy.