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The Office of Recruitment, Preparation and Certification works to support institutions of higher education, school districts, and other educational entities to encourage a more robust and diverse pool of teachers for the state of New Jersey.  The recruitment unit focuses on the following goals:

1. Strive for student access to high quality educators of diverse backgrounds in every content and geographic area;
2. Increase awareness and promote positive messaging about the teaching profession and encourage individuals to explore the profession in New Jersey; and
3. Provide more effective and efficient resources for those hiring and retaining educators, and prospective and current educators.

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