Department of Transportation
"HRDI offers the best courses to educate the public as well as State employees. It has helped to educate me as an employee in State government in learning how to deal with problems or concerns that may arise in the workplace. I strongly recommend the courses that HRDI offers to my coworkers for they are worth taking, informative and educational. ”

Department of Corrections
"The Support Specialist Program has definitely enhanced my overall skills and helped me to better understand and deal with difficult situations both personally and at work. I found myself positively utilizing many (if not all) of the concepts learned.

I believe the way something is presented makes a difference and our instructor’s presentation was great. She was very positive, easy to talk to and made the class fun and interesting.

This program was very enjoyable, something I looked forward to each week and I would highly recommend it to other support staff.

Juvenile Justice Commission
"The Support Specialist Program has really helped me tremendously. Since starting the SSP class, I have been able to “come out of the box.” It has helped me to find ways I can be a better asset to my job, and supervisor, at the Juvenile Justice Commission.

In the SSP class…I have received a better understanding of goals, networking, the difference between a job and a career, how to be a successful employee, good communication skills and how to deal with stress on my job. The instructor is the best. She really took her time and explained everything clearly. She made the SSP class fun and interesting. I will recommend every support person to take the Support Specialist Program."

Mildred Frink

Department of Personnel
"I graduated from the Support Specialist Program and would like to say that it was an excellent learning experience that made me believe I, too, can continue to work towards a degree. With the training courses available and with hard work and support from my Department things are starting to feel closer to being within reach. Again, I would like to thank the Human Resource Development Institute for the courses that are offered. I plan to take as many courses that will help improve my career."

Florence Anderson

Department of Environmental Protection
"The Support Specialist Program has taught me how to take steps in developing my career path and … to have the career that I have always wanted. Know that your current job does not have to be your career; you should always continue self-improvement through education and hard work. Utilizing all that I have learned from this class I am now one committed, self-motivated individual who is ready to explore my career path."

Nicole Pellegrini

Department of Environmental Protection
"[My employee], Nicole has taken advantage of many of the training opportunities offered by HRDI. She especially enjoyed the Support Specialist Program, finding it challenging and focused toward determining her career goals.

The Support Specialist Program (SSP) has provided Nicole with the skills, tools and enthusiasm that enhanced her self-motivation to grow and direct her own career path. It’s a great program."

Terry Kell

Department of Personnel
"Last fall I attended the Leadership Challenges for Women Workshop lead by Dr. Dana Lebo. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope to forever have etched in my mind the three ways to deal with ineffectiveness (learn, delegate or avoid-depending on the consequences). That knowledge has positively impacted my level of productivity and tendency to procrastinate. Also, as a female advocate, I found the workshop was thought provoking regarding male/female dominance and equality issues.

The workshop is a “winner” in my book."

Pat Lightsey

Department of Human Services
"HRDI offers a multitude of opportunities for further education. CPM Levels IV - VI gives me the opportunity to network with people from other departments throughout the state."

Claire DeLong

New Jersey State Parole Board
"CPM is a great course, very educational, and I feel it will help me in my future. I feel I have developed and grown because of CPM."

Anthony Primiani

Department of Transportation
"I just want you to know that I have had all kinds of training over the years and this has been the most worthwhile, interesting and fun. I have not yawned one time."

Richard Scaccetti

Thank you again."

Michael Serediu