Examining the Benefits of Education in New Jersey utilizes data from the New Jersey Statewide Data System along with the National Student Clearinghouse extract, AlumniFinder data, and, when available, data from the National Center for Education Statistics, the New...
Research Products by Research Area
Research Products
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...
National Surveys Detail Workers’ Deep Concerns About Inflation and Job Security as New Administration and Congress Assume Control of the Federal Government
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS Carl Van Horn, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Director, vanhorn@rutgers.edu / (848) 932-1153 Robb C. Sewell, Assistant Director of Public Relations and Communications, rcsewell@ejb.rutgers.edu / (609) 217-8697 Half of...
Exploring Postsecondary and Workforce Outcomes of CTE Graduates
Data analysis to understand how career and technical education completers from the classes of 2014 and 2015 transition into postsecondary education and the workforce.
Meeting the Increasing Demands for Healthcare Workers in Middlesex County
Process evaluation of Middlesex County’s current healthcare workforce development plans and programs and development of a strategic plan for the development and implementation of innovative workforce development initiatives.
Unemployment Insurance Promoting Equity Projects
Development of metrics and quantitative analyses to assess the equitability of Unemployment Insurance compensation.
Modernizing the Unemployment Insurance System
In-depth examination of the innovative approaches to modernizing the Unemployment Insurance system implemented in New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Examining Temporary Assistance for Needy Families as a Supportive Program
In-depth examination of the challenges low-income mothers face in achieving financial and family stability.
Digital Equity Initiative
Project to advance understanding of the interplay between technology, access to technology, and equity.
Opportunity Youth
Comprehensive analysis of the youth workforce development system in New Jersey.
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities Research
Research on New Jersey’s efforts to improve the employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Study
Data analysis to examine the efficacy of the Tuition Aid Grant program.
Enhanced Wage Records Feasibility Study
Study to examine whether additional data could be collected to monitor wage-related outcomes in New Jersey.
Adult Literacy: Title I and Title II Integration Study
Examination of the extent to which Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act workforce development services and adult literacy services are integrated in New Jersey.
New Jersey TDI/FLI/Paid ESL Study
Study about New Jersey workers’ awareness of Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave Insurance policies and of the paid Earned Sick Leave policy in New Jersey.
New Jersey Small Business Development Centers Project
Research study
New Jersey COVID-19 Business and Nonprofit Organization Survey
Survey research to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on New Jersey businesses and nonprofits.
Seeking Work in South Jersey Workforce Access Project
Analysis of the labor force landscape in southern New Jersey and barriers that job seekers and hiring managers face.
Advancing New Jersey’s Employment First Practices and Policies
Analysis of New Jersey’s Employment First policies and practices.
Employer Disability Practices Center
Research studies on the employment of people with disabilities.




















