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Building Skills, Building Futures: The Pivotal Role of Public Libraries
New blog post about the role of public libraries in providing programs and services that build the skills of workers and job seekers.
New Report Measures New Jersey Workers’ Awareness and Opinions of the State’s Sick Leave Law and Family Leave Insurance Program
New report presents the final results from a study focusing on the public’s awareness of and opinions toward using New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance program and Earned Sick Leave law.
Women’s History Month Video Interviews
Video interviews with Renée Edwards, Andrea Hetling, and Melanie Willoughby.
New Report Released: Seeking Work in Southern New Jersey
New report presents findings and recommendations from a study of the challenges and opportunities employers and job seekers in southern New Jersey face.
A Snapshot of How New Jersey’s Working Parents Managed Work, School, and Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
New brief describes the experiences of a group of New Jersey working parents and their opinions of the policies and supports offered by their employers and school districts during the pandemic.
New Report: A Process Evaluation of the Integration of Workforce Development Adult Literacy Services Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act in New Jersey
New report examines integration of workforce development and adult literacy services in New Jersey.
New Report: New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law and Family Leave Insurance Program
New report presents the results from the second phase of a study focusing on the public’s awareness of and opinions toward using Family Leave Insurance and Earned Sick Leave.
Heldrich Center Awarded Grant to Support Research Examining Perceptions of Workplace Discrimination
WorkRise at the Urban Institute is funding the project.
NJSDS in the News
The latest issue of BINJE (Business in New Jersey … everyday) features an op-ed by Brian Bridges, Ph.D., New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education, titled “Eight Ways Statewide Coordination for Higher Education Unlocks Students’ Futures.” In the piece, Dr. Bridges...
James Moore, Ph.D., Principal at KPMG, Guests on Latest Episode of “Work Trends RU” Podcast Series — New Episode Now Streaming!
Join us for the latest episode of the Work Trends RU podcast, featuring James Moore, Ph.D., Principal at KPMG. Dr. Moore reflects on his career and discusses the need to modernize workforce and unemployment systems, discusses the critical role of frontline staff and...
Laura R. Peck, Ph.D., Joins Rutgers’ Bloustein School as Associate Professor and Principal Faculty Fellow at the Heldrich Center
Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is proud to announce the appointment of Laura R. Peck, Ph.D., as Associate Professor, effective September 1, 2025. Dr. Peck will also serve as a Principal Faculty Fellow at the John J....
Rachel Korberg Guests on Season Finale of “Work Trends RU” Podcast Series — New Episode Now Streaming!
Join us for the season finale of the Heldrich Center’s podcast series, Work Trends RU. Our guest is Rachel Korberg, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Families and Workers Fund. Rachel is also a member of the Heldrich Center’s National Advisory Board. In this...
Jane Oates Guests on “Work Trends RU” Podcast Series
Be sure to listen to the latest episode of the Heldrich Center’s new podcast series, Work Trends RU. Our guest is Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor at WorkingNation. Jane is also a member of the Heldrich Center’s National Advisory Board. In this inspiring and...
Todd Greene Guests on Work Trends RU Podcast Series; Episode Now Available
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...
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”
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 New Jersey is addressing healthcare inequalities, expanding prenatal services, and strengthening community engagement.
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...