Many Paths, One Future Internship Incentive Program New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Many Paths, One Future Internship Incentive Program

Many Paths, One Future Internship Incentive Program Collaborative effort between the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the New Jersey Department of Education, and the Office of Higher Education. The shared goal of these three agencies is to ensure 65% of adults in New Jersey have a post-secondary degree or industry-valued credential by the year 2025. Currently, only 50.2% of the New Jersey workforce meets that criteria.

Many Paths, One Future Internship Incentive Program New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has invested $1.5 Million to assist high school and college students in obtaining paid internships. New Jersey Department of Education has invested $189,000 to assist high school students in obtaining paid internships. As of August 1st, we have approved 138 Internship applications; 124 college students and 14 high school students.

Many Paths, One Future Internship Incentive Program Reimburses employers 50% of wages paid to new interns, up to $1,500 per intern. Awards are available for up to 1,000 students, on a first-come, first-served basis. Student interns must be enrolled in a New Jersey high school, college or university and are subject to their school’s internship eligibility requirements.

Many Paths, One Future Internship Incentive Program Internships must be in one of New Jersey’s key industries: Advanced Manufacturing Construction & Utilities Financial Services Health Care Life Sciences Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Technology Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

Many Paths, One Future Internship Incentive Program Employer Requirements The employer must contribute to unemployment and disability insurance taxes in the State of New Jersey. Employer cannot be classified as a government entity. Employer must not have more than $750 outstanding with the New Jersey Department of Treasury.

Many Paths, One Future Internship Incentive Program School/College Eligibility Must be a public or private educational institution authorized to operate in the State of New Jersey in accordance with New Jersey Department of Education and the Department on Higher Education. The School/College is an intermediary between the intern and the employer and assists in the process.

Move to steps for schools I am a STUDENT seeking a paid internship Student Contacts their school’s placement office School determines student’s eligibility Student connects with employer to establish internship Move to steps for schools I am an EMPLOYER looking to hire interns Employer or association contacts local high school, college or university’s placement office School establishes internship with student(s) deemed eligible I am a SCHOOL placing interns into paid internships School establishes internship with employer and student(s) deemed eligible School submits application to LWD to apply for grant LWD determines eligibility and provides school and employer with decision letter Employer signs agreement & returns to LWD. LWD pays employer on a cost reimbursement basis

Many Paths, One Future Internship Incentive Program New Jersey high schools, colleges, universities and employers may submit applications to LWDInternships@dol.nj.gov Employers seeking to hire interns should contact the guidance office and career placement center of their local high school, college, or university. Students interested in a paid internship should inquire at their school’s guidance office or career placement center. For more information regarding the Internship Incentive Program can be directed to Melinda Benson, Coordinator at 609-292-5462 or via email at LWDInternships@dol.nj.gov

Questions/Comments James Manning, Business Outreach Acting Supervising Business Representative 609-633-6438 James.manning@dol.nj.gov