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New Education and Skills Requirements for the New Jersey Economy
Examines changing needs in the workforce posed by a global economy.
Workplace Divided: How Americans View Discrimination and Race on the Job
Work Trends survey on discrimination.
One-Stop Innovations: Leading Change Under the WIA One-Stop System Final Report
Examines promising practices supporting One-Stop Career Centers.
Updated Multi-State Postsecondary Report Released
The New Jersey Statewide Data System is pleased to announce the release of an updated Multi-State Postsecondary Report, linking postsecondary completion data to employment outcomes across Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia. This effort...
Van Horn and Wowkanech Appointed to New Jersey Gubernatorial Transition Committee
Mikie Sherrill, Governor-Elect of the State of New Jersey, has appointed Carl Van Horn, Ph.D., to serve as Co-Chair of her transition’s Jobs and Prosperity Committee. In addition, Heldrich Center National Advisory Board member Charles Wowkanech has been appointed as...
Heldrich Center Participates in Local Food Drive
Heldrich Center faculty, staff, and students recently came together for a center-wide food drive benefiting the Guardian Angels Parish Food Pantry in Edison, NJ. Thanks to their generosity, the pantry will be able to provide additional support to residents of...
Heldrich Center Researchers and Collaborators to Present at Fall 2025 APPAM Research Conference
Scholars from the Heldrich Center and partnering organizations will present new research findings at the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Fall Research Conference, to be held November 13–15, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. This year’s...
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...
Daniel Douglas, Ph.D.
Daniel Douglas, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Montclair State University. He is also a Visiting Faculty Fellow at the Heldrich Center. He was formerly a Lecturer in the department of Sociology at Trinity College and received his...
Emily A. Parker, Ph.D.
Emily Parker, Ph.D. joined the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy as an Assistant Professor in 2023. She is also a Visiting Faculty Fellow at the Heldrich Center. She was formerly a NIA Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Michigan in the Population...
New Jersey Vocational-Technical Employment and Earnings
This study analyzed students who complete career programs at county vocational-technical school districts in New Jersey, examining their educational outcomes in terms of enrollment and completion of postsecondary education, as well as their employment and earnings...
Laura R. Peck, Ph.D.
Laura R. Peck, Ph.D, joined the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy in September 2025 as an Associate Professor and Principal Faculty Fellow for the Heldrich Center. She brings an impressive track record of leadership and scholarship. Most recently, she was...
Kevin Dehmer Guests on Special “Back to School” Episode of “Work Trends RU” Podcast Series
Join us for a special "Back to School" episode of the “Work Trends RU” podcast series, featuring New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer. Commissioner Dehmer discusses: The major challenges, innovations, and achievements in New Jersey’s public...
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....
Defining the Care Economy in New Jersey
The care economy is a fundamental segment of the labor force, supporting the needs of vulnerable groups such as children, older adults, and those with health challenges and disabilities. A new report from the New Jersey Statewide Data System provides an overview of...
Renée Edwards Co-Authors New Journal Articles on Workers with Disabilities and Job Satisfaction
Renée Edwards, Ph.D., Assistant Director at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development and Managing Director of the Employer Disability Practices Center, is the co-author of two recently published journal articles: "Disability, Job Satisfaction, and Workplace...
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...
Building a Comparison Group for Tuition Aid Grant Recipients Using the New Jersey Statewide Data System
A new report from the New Jersey Statewide Data System examines the effect of the New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant program on college graduation. Researchers from the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, analyzed the...
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...