Education & Workforce

The nation’s best and brightest are educated at New Jersey’s top universities — a wealth of highly trained minds ready to innovate at your company.

Building a Bright Future in New Jersey

New Jersey’s dedication to education and professional growth creates a thriving environment for businesses, students, and residents. With top-ranked schools and prestigious universities, our State is a hub of world-class education and groundbreaking research.

Higher Education Excellence

Every corner of the state is within a 30-minute drive of a college or university. Our outstanding academic institutions are consistently ranked among the nation’s best, including Princeton University, the #1 university in the United States (U.S. News & World Report), and New Jersey Institute of Technology, the country’s #2 public university (Wall Street Journal). 

Bridging the Talent Gap

The State is also taking a proactive approach to workforce development with training programs like NJ Pathways to Career Opportunities, an initiative of the New Jersey Council of Community Colleges that works to build industry-driven education and training pathways. Programs like these keep our residents employed and make hiring skilled workers easy for New Jersey companies.

We feel New Jersey brings the best of both worlds to its communities: small-town relationships and connections along with big-city resources, including an amazingly well-educated workforce and local universities that enthusiastically engage with corporate leaders to tap into students to prepare them for future jobs before they graduate.”

Eden Hoffman, Cross River
Head of Global Communications

Eden Hoffman

Eden Hoffman, Cross River
Head of Global Communications

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#1

ranked university,
Princeton University

Source: U.S. News & World Report

#2

ranked public school system

Source: U.S. News & World Report

#2

ranked public university,
NJIT

Source: Wall Street Journal & College Pulse

World-Class Talent

New Jersey boasts one of the most highly skilled and educated workforces in the nation. The amount of New Jersey residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher is leaps and bounds above the national average — 44% compared to the United States’ 34%. With such a rich, diverse talent pool, New Jersey is an unmatched destination for businesses.

Incentives that Support Growth

The Workforce 55+ On-the-Job Experience (OJE) Program supports private, non-profit employers who offer eligible job seekers the opportunity to gain work experience and may do so at no cost. OJE participants’ salary is covered for four weeks by a federal grant, providing employers with an opportunity to observe and train the employee before making a permanent hire.

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The Federal Bonding Program is a unique job placement tool that provides employers with insurance for hiring jobseekers who have poor credit histories, are recovering from substance abuse, are on public assistance, or are justice-involved.

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Upskill grants are block grants that are available to all New Jersey-based companies to help defray the cost of training of existing employees.

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The Opportunity Partnership for Business is available to all New Jersey-based businesses to support employers design the training program they need to fill a skills gap in their industry.

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The Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven training model that combines paid on-the-job learning with classroom instruction. The employer can develop training that aligns cohesively with their business needs.

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New Jersey
Research Universities

New Jersey boasts research universities renowned for their academic excellence and diverse student communities. From prestigious Ivy League institutions to cutting-edge universities and small liberal arts colleges, the State offers a broad spectrum of educational opportunities and research collaborations with companies.

Kean University

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Kean University

Kean University, New Jersey’s urban research university, is a national institution of higher education recognized for its diversity, innovation, and the social mobility of its graduates. Founded in 1855, Kean collaborates with a wide range of industries to address issues across the globe.

The university has three campuses in New Jersey, a virtual campus through Kean Online, and is the only public American university with a campus in China at Wenzhou-Kean University, serving more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students worldwide.

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Montclair State University

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Montclair State University

Montclair State University is at the forefront of academic excellence and research innovation. With 10 degree-granting schools and colleges, Montclair State offers more than 300 programs spanning doctoral, master’s, and baccalaureate levels.

At the heart of Montclair’s research prowess are its centers and institutes, which include the Clean Energy and Sustainability Analytics Center, the Sokol Institute for Pharmaceutical Life Sciences, the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies, and the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. These centers exemplify the university’s commitment to pioneering research that addresses crucial global challenges, from clean energy and sustainability to pharmaceutical innovation and entrepreneurship.

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New Jersey Institute
of Technology

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New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is an excellent institution for cultivating technological talent in New Jersey. The New York Times’ college ranking tool rates NJIT No. 1 nationally among all public universities when you prioritize high alumni earnings, economic mobility, and academic profile. And, the Wall Street Journal rates NJIT No. 2 among public universities in the United States.

The university cemented its commitment to cutting-edge research by establishing the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), which operates as a dynamic corporate entity, fostering industry-led innovation through practical solutions, technical assistance, and the commercialization of technology. NJII divisions span healthcare, defense, biopharma, and more.

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Princeton University

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Princeton University

Consistently ranked the #1 university in the nation, Princeton University boasts more than 50 Nobel Prize winners among its faculty, staff, and alumni.

The scope of research ranges from robust engagement with the major challenges of our time — energy, the environment, health, and security — to probing the origin of the universe. Princeton, for instance, is creating an Artificial Intelligence hub in collaboration with the NJEDA, and leads the Google AI Lab, a space dedicated to improving computational algorithms. Collaborating across disciplines, Princeton researchers expand the confines of knowledge and explore potential advances in emerging fields like bioengineering, quantum science, and more.

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Rowan University

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Rowan University

Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality affordable education, and its public-private partnerships, Rowan’s mission to solve real-world problems sets it apart as a dynamic research institution. One of two public universities in the nation to offer M.D. and D.O. degree programs, Rowan is also developing New Jersey’s first veterinary medical school.

Rowan’s commitment to collaboration is evident in its extensive partnerships with government entities, businesses, and industry leaders worldwide. These collaborations position Rowan as a pivotal R&D resource, bridging academic research and industry needs.

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Rutgers University

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Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is the only public institution in the state to be included in the esteemed Association of American Universities. Rutgers is also a leading national research university and New Jersey’s largest public institution of higher education.

In 2023, Rutgers demonstrated its research prowess with externally sponsored research grants and sponsored programs totaling nearly $1 billion dollars. It also collaborated through research activities with 570 companies in 2020. These achievements reflect the university’s engagement with industry partners. Rutgers is also home to the Rutgers Food Innovation Center (FIC), the world’s only “soft landings” incubator for food companies seeking to establish a presence in the United States.

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Stevens Institute
of Technology

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Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey. Stevens prepares its more than 8,500 students for an increasingly complex and technology-centric world. Students collaborate closely with world-class faculty in an interdisciplinary, student-centric, entrepreneurial environment. Academic and research programs span business, computing, engineering, and the arts.

Stevens is home to two National Centers of Excellence — the Center for the Advancement of Secure Systems and Information Assurance (CASSIA) and the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) — as well as research centers in disciplines such as AI. Stevens is consistently ranked among the nation’s leaders in ROI and career services.

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All Higher Education Institutions

New Jersey is home to a diverse and prestigious array of universities offering a wide range of academic and research opportunities. From renowned public institutions to esteemed private colleges, New Jersey’s higher education landscape is vibrant and dynamic. Our universities contribute significantly to New Jersey’s intellectual and cultural landscape, attracting students from around the globe and fostering innovation, scholarship, and academic achievement.

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1 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 02:59 PM Atlantic Cape Community College 2-Year College Hamilton Atlantic 6,324 0 6,324
2 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 03:00 PM Bergen Community College 2-Year College Paramus Bergen 15,858 0 15,858
3 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 03:00 PM Brookdale Community College 2-Year College Middletown Monmouth 14,610 0 14,610
4 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 03:00 PM Camden County College 2-Year College Camden Camden 15,437 0 15,437
5 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 03:00 PM County College of Morris 2-Year College Randolph Morris 8,511 0 8,511
6 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 03:00 PM Cumberland County College 2-Year College Vineland Cumberland 3,771 0 3,771
7 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 03:00 PM Essex County College 2-Year College Newark Essex 9,206 0 9,206
8 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 03:00 PM Hudson County Community College 2-Year College Jersey City Hudson 10,169 0 10,169
9 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 03:00 PM Mercer County Community College 2-Year College Trenton Mercer 8,392 0 8,392
10 choosenjstg 03/05/2024 04:13 PM choosenjstg 20/06/2024 03:00 PM Middlesex County College 2-Year College Edison Middlesex 15,660 0 15,660

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