New Statewide Initiative to Help Those on Probation Find Jobs
Galloway, N.J. —“You want my story?” Elimanuel Aviles-Barreto has been in a coma five times, clinically dead twice, stabbed twice and shot an inch down from his heart — all of those incidents tied to drug use and life on the streets. His story may be a familiar one for those battling opioid addiction. “It’s […]
G3 Elevates Nafeeza Hassan to Corporate President, Strengthening Leadership Team
The Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group (G3) is proud to announce the appointment of Nafeeza Hassan as the new President of the company. Having delivered innovative products in the entertainment industry as Product Manager for more than a decade, Nafeeza brings a wealth of experience working for such companies as NBC Universal, CBS Interactive, and Universal […]
Winter 2023 issue of LIGHTs On
Stockton University announced the release of the Winter 2023 issue of LIGHTs On. This latest publication includes: An Interview with Board Member Ken Calemmo (Special Thanks!) A review of LIGHT Activity in 2022 An article on the potential impact of ChatGPT on the Casino Industry An overview of LIGHT’s work on finding solutions to employment challenges faced by the region’s […]
SCORE NJ Business Pitch Grant for Women-Owned Businesses
SCORE NJ is excited to offer a Business Pitch contest for Women-Owned Businesses and Women Start-Ups in New Jersey, with the goal of awarding TWO $4,000 Grants by May 18, 2023. This event is brought to you by the Lester, Muriel and Edie Fraser Women Entrepreneur Fund for SCORE NJ. There are 3 Steps to […]
Pleasantville approves redevelopment agreement for former Press office
The City Council issued a resolution last week to execute a redevelopment agreement with the Ideal Institute of Technology for the former Press of Atlantic City office building. The Feb. 6 agreement functionally rezones the property to allow for the operation of a vocational school at the site. Rick Ginnetti, a consultant for the city, […]
Atlantic City says its residents are not applying for many open city jobs
Dozens of city jobs remain open, but few residents are applying for them, city officials said at Wednesday’s CitiStat meeting at Stockton University here. “We hear people say, ‘Hire people from the city,’” said Business Administrator Anthony Swan as lists of long-open jobs showed on a screen. “This is why we have to go outside […]
The Arc of Atlantic County to Partner with NJ Department of Labor for Targeted Hiring Event for Individuals with Disabilities
The Arc of Atlantic County, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Vocation Rehabilitation, and The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, will host a Targeted Hiring Event for Individuals living with Disabilities who are seeking full and part-time employment positions. The event will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, […]
Member Valentine’s Offers for Atlantic County 2023
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New protections for temporary workers
A major upgrade of legal protections for an estimated 130,000 temporary workers in New Jersey will go into effect later this year after Gov. Phil Murphy formally enacted a “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights” on Monday. Worker advocates are cheering Murphy’s action, saying it puts New Jersey at the top of a list of states […]
NJ announces $10M pilot to help unemployed, underemployed residents
The Murphy Administration announced a $10 million pilot program Feb. 7 to support unemployed and underemployed New Jerseyans trying to navigate and succeed in the labor market. The Lifelong Learning Accounts (LiLA) program – part of the governor’s Future of Work initiative – is a two-year pilot that will provide job-coaching, training and employment support […]