1 New Jersey State Library, New Jersey State Library Association, the New Jersey Regional Library Cooperative, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Training Seminar David L. Socolow Jon S. Corzine Commissioner Governor

2 Goals Partner with the New Jersey Library Association and provide essential Workforce information and services to clients in a alternative location Empower Library Association staff to assist unemployed clients file a unemployment insurance claim online at Library facilities.

3  Review the connection between Workforce Development and the New Jersey Library Association.  Discuss the Workforce system. Objectives:

4 Why Collaborate? Develop strategies to meet business needs Build system competencies Develop Effective relationships Assist underserved Leverage resources to meet customer needs

5 State of New Jersey’s Economy  Employment Changes in Industry  Rising Unemployment

6 Economic and Social conditions Currently, the national unemployment rate is at 8.5% compared to New Jersey’s rate of 8.2%. As the economy worsens, the public is increasingly turning to Libraries and One-Stop Career Centers for assistance.

7 State of New Jersey’s Economy

8 Unemployment Claims by Counties

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10 Labor Market Changes

11 Who we serve in the Workforce System  Adult  Dislocated Workers  Youth  Business

12 Special Population Adults Reentry Veterans Disable Youth Juvenile Reentry At Risk Youth Drop-Outs

13 Programs and Services in the NJ Workforce System  Job search  Resume Preparation  Interviewing Skills  Customized Training  Testing / Assessment  Employment Plans  Reentry Services  Literacy Programs  Vocational Counseling  Job Development  Subsidized Employment  Vocational Training  Recruit and Refer

14 Partners in the Workforce System Workforce Investment Boards One-Stop Career Centers New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Economic Development Community Colleges Business/ Employers Public/Private Trade Organizations Education Service providers WIRED Regional Grants

15 Ways to Collaborate  Referrals  Coordination with Workforce Investment Boards  Service / Training Providers  Collaborations with One-Stops

16 One-Stop / Non-Profit Collaboration  Can help to address the growing needs of New Jersey’s workforce, especially in times of economic hardship.  Will create additional access points for those people who need help from government, especially for those already served by Non-Profit Organizations.  To meet the increasing numbers of people filing new UI claims, this partnership can allow Non- Profit Organizations to facilitate online application process for participants.

17 To connect with your local WIB…

18 To find a local One-Stop… onestop/services.html onestop/services.html

19 For NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contact information…

20 Questions or Comments

21 NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development Key Contacts Emanuel (Gary) Paige, Sr. Faith and Community Based Representative (609) Fax (609)

22 Thank You