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Resources to get started on finding a job
Learn basic steps to successfully find and secure a job.

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Specialized employment support
Blind or visually impaired
Explore vocational rehabilitation and counseling services for the visually impaired.

Displaced homemakers
Resources for those who worked at home returning to the workforce.

Justice involved clients
Job resources for ex-offenders re-entering the workforce.

Mature workers
Resources for 55+ workers seeking employment and skill development.

Veteran employment services
Access job search resources, training, and employment for veterans and spouses.

Young workers
Guidance on obtaining working papers and job resources for young workers.

Public safety jobs by occupation
Requirements for applying for local police and firefighter positions
Find required exams, and application for local police officers and firefighters.

Requirements for applying to become a New Jersey State Trooper
View qualifications, physical tests, and application to be a State Trooper.

Requirements for applying to become a Human Services Police
Discover how to qualify to protect vulnerable people and state facilities.

Requirements for applying to become a Correction Officer
Find requirements and application to be a Correction Officer.

Join the NJ Air National Guard
Explore recruitment options for the NJ Air National Guard.

Join NJ Army National Guard
Discover recruitment options for the NJ Army National Guard.

Popular licenses & certificates by occupation
Accountant license (CPA)
Apply for or verify Certified Public Accountant and other accountancy licenses.

Cosmetology and hairstyle license
Apply, reinstate or reactivate your license to work as a cosmetologist.

Home improvement contractor license
Register or renew your license as a home improvement contractor.

Notary certification
Complete the application, take the exam and register to become a NJ Notary Public.

Nurse license (RN/LPN/APN)
Submit or renew a Registered Nurse license, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Advanced Practice Nurse license.

Pharmacist license
Submit or renew a pharmacist or a pharmacy technician license.

Real estate license
Submit or renew a real estate license for brokers, salespersons, schools, and instructors.

Security guard certification (SORA)
Complete the Security Officer Registration Act registration to work as a security officer.

Teacher or school certification
Become a certified teacher, substitute teacher, and other educational certifications.

Working papers for minors
Apply for an employment certificate for individuals under 18 with a job offer.

Other licenses
Business licenses on business.nj.gov
Access the state’s primary portal to find and apply for professional business licenses

Professional licenses through NJConsumerAffairs.gov
Submit, renew, or verify professional licenses through the official state licensing boards.

Training resources for individuals
Discover training opportunities
Explore New Jersey’s guide to training and education programs for job seekers.

Find free online learning courses
Access 7,000+ free online courses and certifications to build in-demand skills.

Browse training programs with tuition fees
Compare costs and certifications for over 4,000 paid training programs.

Get public safety and health training
Access specialized courses for the public health and emergency preparedness workforce.

Learn how to become a paid apprentice
Find resources to work and learn while being paid in NJ.

Training resources for special groups
Become an apprenticeship sponsor
Create customized training programs that combines paid on-the-job learning with classroom instruction.

Explore workforce development services
Discover programs and networks providing skill development for your employees.

Unemployment resources
Understanding Unemployment Insurance
Learn how to file for unemployment benefits for the first time.

Apply for Unemployment Benefits (UI)
Start your claim after losing your job through no fault of your own.

Submit your certification to receive unemployment benefits
Submit mandatory information to receive weekly unemployment benefits.

Check the status of your Unemployment Insurance claim
View the current status and updates for your Unemployment Insurance application.

Disability and family leave benefits
Learn about injured worker rights
Explore what to do after a work injury: benefits, dispute resolution, and legal resources.

Apply for Federal Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSI)
File for disability benefits if you can't work for 12 months or more.

Apply for Temporary Disability (TDI)
Request Temporary Disability due to physical, mental illness or injury.

Apply for Family Leave Insurance (FL)
File for Family Leave Insurance to bond with a newborn or care for a loved one.

Apply for Maternity Leave Coverage
Request Family Leave Insurance benefits for expectant mothers.

Use the Maternity Coverage Timeline Tool
Estimate the dates you're covered by New Jersey paid leave benefits.

Check your disability or family leave status
Check your disability or family leave status (if already applied)

Job leave protections
Check your job protection rights
Estimate how much job-protected leave will you get.

Employee rights and protections
Get to know your rights as a worker
Your hub to learn more about wages, safety, leave, and fair treatment.

Understand New Jersey’s minimum wage
Learn about the current minimum wage and your right to fair pay.

Laws against wage theft
Review the laws for unpaid wages, overtime or money lost for unlawful deductions.

Mandatory workplace posters
View mandatory posters your employer must display regarding wages, hours, and safety.

Your right to earned Sick Leave
Learn how you earn one hour of sick leave per 30 hours worked.

Know the difference: Employee vs. contractor rights
Determine if your employer wrongly classifies you as an independent contractor (1099).

Your workplace safety & health (OSHA)
Discover your rights to a safe workplace and report hazardous conditions.

Injured worker protections (Workers' compensation)
Access benefits and medical care after a work-related injury or illness.

Employee complaints & reporting
Filing a wage complaint
Submit a claim for unpaid wages, overtime, or illegal payroll deductions.

Report misclassification
File a complaint if you are wrongly classified as a contractor.

Report safety concerns
File a confidential report regarding unsafe or hazardous working conditions.

Employer labor responsibilities
Download mandatory workplace posters
Print required NJ and Federal labor law posters for your workplace.

Understand poster regulations
Tools to help navigate the poster regulations.

Secure Workers' Compensation coverage
Ensure your business has required insurance to cover work-related injuries and illnesses.

Paid sick leave compliance
Review your obligation to provide 40 hours of paid sick leave annually.

Comply with wage hour laws and regulations
View prevailing wage rates and submit certified payroll records.

New hire reporting and paperwork
Report new hires to the NJ State and access essential onboarding forms.

Employer record keeping & benefit contributions
Understand record keeping requirements
Learn how to maintain legal records for wages, hours, and taxes.

Manage unemployment & disability taxes
Manage contributions for Unemployment, Temporary Disability and Family Leave.

Job and training resources
Find training & performance resources
Check courses and certificate programs for civil servants, including supervisors and HR professionals.

Explore intergovernmental transfer opportunities
Learn about civil service career transfers, vacancies, and layoff resources.

Search for jobs & promotions
Find internal jobs & promotional opportunities for current government employees.

Your benefits & pension
Enroll or change health benefits
Report changes in life events, upload documentation and view current coverage.

Pension & retirement information for active and retired NJ public employees
Manage your retirement, apply for pension loans, and update beneficiary designation.

Explore benefits & discounts
Find discounts on auto, education, housing, travel, and other expenses.

Your pay & W2s
Managing your pay and W2's
View your paystubs, update your tax documents, and access your W2 forms.