Industies and Sectors

A Multi-State Comparison of Economic Development Policies Designed to Increase Green Jobs in New Jersey

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A Multi-State Comparison of Economic Development Policies Designed to Increase Green Jobs in New Jersey

Topic

Economic Research and Analysis

Industies and Sectors

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Published Date

January 1, 2009

Status

Completed

Funded By

New Jersey Governor’s Office of Economic Growth

Work Category

Projects

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Excerpt

From 2009 to 2010, the New Jersey Governor’s Office of Economic Growth contracted with the Heldrich Center to produce a report that compared various approaches, programs, and incentives key competitor states were using to attract and grow green jobs in the energy sector. The report was designed to inform the development of the state’s economic growth strategies in the energy industry.

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Comparison study of what states use to attract and grow green jobs.

Understanding Occupational and Skill Demand in New Jersey's Manufacturing Industry: Chemical Processing, Food Processing, Glass Production, and Printing and Publishing

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Understanding Occupational and Skill Demand in New Jersey's Manufacturing Industry: Chemical Processing, Food Processing, Glass Production, and Printing and Publishing

Topic

Industies and Sectors

Job Skills and Credentials

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Published Date

June 30, 2005

Type

Research Publications & Reports

Related Authors

Laurie Harrington

Work Category

Research Products

(OLD) Related Experts

Laurie Harrington

Attachments

Manufacturing.pdf (2.23 MB)

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Excerpt

Explores how the growing sophistication of technology has changed the industry and increased the gap between entry-level workers and the highly skilled technicians and managers needed to keep companies competitive in a global market. Summarizes skill, knowledge, and educational requirements of key manufacturing occupations and identifies strategies for meeting the workforce challenges facing the industry. This report was part of the Heldrich Center's "Ready for the Job" study about industries and careers in New Jersey.

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Ready for the Job report on the manufacturing industry.

Looking Ahead: A Workforce Supply and Demand Analysis for New Jersey’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Industries

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Looking Ahead: A Workforce Supply and Demand Analysis for New Jersey’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Industries

Topic

labor market analysis

Industies and Sectors

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Published Date

October 1, 2002

Type

Research Publications & Reports

Work Category

Research Products

Attachments

Looking_Ahead.pdf (1.91 MB)

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Excerpt

Presents a workforce analysis of the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries in New Jersey and its needs, compared to the qualifications and availability of existing and potential workers.

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Presents a workforce analysis of the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries in New Jersey.