Program Development &amp; Technical Assistance Products

Program Development & Technical Assistance Products

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Carl E. Van Horn, Ph.D.

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NSCN_Helping_Older_Long-term_Unemployed_Job_Seekers.pdf (2.08 MB)

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Provides an overview of the design and implementation of the New Start Career Network, a statewide program to assist older, long-term unemployed New Jerseyans. Examines the rationale behind the program, the design of the program model, and collaborators. Also discusses the program’s services, including a website, webinars, online tools, and career coaching. Reviews approaches to engaging employers, recruiting members, and event and media highlights, as well as offers a profile of members. Finally, offers lessons learned, recommendations, and key elements for how nonprofit programs can serve long-term, unemployed job seekers.

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New report examines design, implementation and results from a program that assisted older, unemployed New Jersey workers.

Long-term Unemployed Older Workers Persist in a Boom Economy

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:33:01 +0000

Long-term Unemployed Older Workers Persist in a Boom Economy

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long-term unemployment

Older Workers

Unemployment and Reemployment

admin Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:33

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March 22, 2022

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Program Development & Technical Assistance Products

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Long-term_Unemployed_Older_Workers_Persist_in_a_Boom_Economy.pdf (167.55 KB)

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Discusses findings and insights from a survey of members of the New Start Career Network, a Heldrich Center program that provides job search support to New Jersey residents age 45 and older who have been out of work six or more months. Also suggests focus areas the public workforce system should consider to better serve the long-term unemployed.

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New brief discusses survey findings on long-term unemployed older workers as well as offers suggestions for the public workforce system.

Strategically Virtual: Lessons Learned from the New Jersey Career Network Job Seeker Community

heldrich_robb — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:03:18 +0000

Strategically Virtual: Lessons Learned from the New Jersey Career Network Job Seeker Community

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heldrich_robb Thu, 02/10/2022 - 14:03

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February 10, 2022

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Program Development & Technical Assistance Products

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Lessons_Learned_from_the_New_Jersey_Career_Network_Job_Seeker_Community.pdf (457.32 KB)

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Examines the mission and structure of the New Jersey Career Network Job Seeker Community, its approaches and activities, observations from community members, and lessons researchers have learned about job seeker needs and supports.

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New research brief examines lessons learned from a virtual job seeker community.

Findings from the Heldrich Center/NJSBDC Summer 2021 Outlook/Technical Assistance Needs Survey

heldrich_robb — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:52:17 +0000

Findings from the Heldrich Center/NJSBDC Summer 2021 Outlook/Technical Assistance Needs Survey

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Survey Development, Design, and Analysis

heldrich_robb Thu, 10/14/2021 - 17:52

Published Date

October 18, 2021

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Program Development & Technical Assistance Products

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Jessica Starace

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Heldrich_NJSBDC_Summer_2021_Survey_Presentation.pdf (1.81 MB)

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This slide deck presents findings from a July/August 2021 survey of New Jersey businesses about their operations and future plans. Examines major challenges faced by New Jersey businesses, technology, operational costs, and future training and hiring plans.

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Presents findings from a survey of New Jersey businesses about their operations and future plans.

Heldrich Center/NJSBDC Summer 2021 Outlook/Technical Assistance Needs Survey: Final Topline Survey Results

heldrich_robb — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:49:41 +0000

Heldrich Center/NJSBDC Summer 2021 Outlook/Technical Assistance Needs Survey: Final Topline Survey Results

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Survey Development, Design, and Analysis

heldrich_robb Thu, 10/14/2021 - 17:49

Published Date

October 18, 2021

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Program Development & Technical Assistance Products

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Jessica Starace

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Heldrich_NJSBDC_Summer_2021_ Topline_Survey_Results.pdf (778.12 KB)

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Provides topline results from a survey of New Jersey businesses conducted in July/August 2021. Examines the impacts of the pandemic on businesses, the challenges businesses are facing, use of technology, organizational needs, and plans for the future, including hiring and training.

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Provides topline results from a survey of New Jersey businesses conducted in July/August 2021.

Strategically Virtual: Voices from the Field - Workforce Responses to COVID-19

heldrich_robb — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:09:51 +0000

Strategically Virtual: Voices from the Field - Workforce Responses to COVID-19

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heldrich_robb Thu, 10/14/2021 - 13:09

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October 14, 2021

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Program Development & Technical Assistance Products

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Strategically_Virtual_Voices_from_the_Field.pdf (179.32 KB)

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Reports findings from a July 2021 survey of workforce development professionals designed to gain a better understanding of the experiences, questions, and concerns of workforce development programs that had to make transitions to their operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also offers insights provided by respondents during roundtable discussions and recommendations for the public workforce system to consider in this ongoing time of change.

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Presents findings from survey and roundtable discussions with workforce development professionals, as well as recommendations for the public workforce system.

Strategically Virtual: Implementing Job Search Services in a Virtual Environment

heldrich_robb — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:51:07 +0000

Strategically Virtual: Implementing Job Search Services in a Virtual Environment

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heldrich_robb Mon, 07/26/2021 - 16:51

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Program Development & Technical Assistance Products

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Strategically_Virtual_Implementing_Job_Search.pdf (181.24 KB)

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Offers strategies for implementing a three-tier model for working with individuals who are unemployed, using technological tools to reach a broader audience of job seekers and leveraging technology to provide the supports that job seekers most need. Also discusses some key shifts in service delivery that agencies should consider to support the core needs of job seekers.

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New brief examines strategies for the workforce system to provide virtual support for job seekers.

Lessons from Public Libraries & Strategically Virtual Services

heldrich_robb — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:12:31 +0000

Lessons from Public Libraries & Strategically Virtual Services

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heldrich_robb Thu, 04/01/2021 - 14:12

Published Date

April 1, 2021

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Presentations

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Stephanie Walsh

Program Development & Technical Assistance Products

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Strategically_Virtual_Libraries_Holcomb_Volpe_Webinar_Presentation.pdf (1.92 MB)

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Discusses the results of a national study of how public libraries assist job seekers, including the career services libraries offer, their strengths in offering career services, and the challenges libraries are facing. Also discusses a recent study of New Jersey public libraries’ virtual services and how libraries can establish communities of care to assist job seekers.

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Discusses the role of public libraries in assisting job seekers.

Building Communities of Care in Workforce Development Programs

heldrich_robb — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:04:53 +0000

Building Communities of Care in Workforce Development Programs

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Public Workforce Development System

heldrich_robb Fri, 03/26/2021 - 18:04

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