Continuing Education and Workforce Development

05/28/2026

Are you interested in what goes on behind the scenes for film and TV? Still time to register for our upcoming Script to Screen: Introduction to the Entertainment Industry program beginning Monday, June 8th. Register @ http://bit.ly/3TJbh9p

05/12/2026

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, was proud to participate in the Healthcare Career Exploration – Career Connection event hosted by United Way of Greater Union County.
Victoria Rae Losa, Admissions & Enrollment Generalist, and Monique Brathwaite, Program Director for Allied Health Programs, shared healthcare career pathways, training opportunities, and support resources available throughout Union County.

05/11/2026

Empowering tomorrow’s workforce! We were excited to participate in the “Training and Upskilling Your Workforce for Future Success” panel at the Port Industry Workforce Summit. Thanks to Lori Margolin (HCCC), Darlene Blanco (CSI) Katrina James-Pellam (UCNJ), and Timothy Kucerovy (ECC) for a great discussion—and to the Port Authority of NYNJ for hosting.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

UCNJ’s Center for Economic and Workforce Development department, through the Displaced Homemaker Grant, hosted a workshop "Stronger Mind, Calmer Life," focused on emotional wellness. The workshop offered students practical strategies and highlighted available services and resources to help them better support their families and strengthen healthy family dynamics. We are grateful to the workshop presenters, Susana Mateo, LCSW, Children & Youth Mental Health Administrator and Mari Silva BA. Psych. Intern Union County Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Youth Services.

05/05/2026

Hey Job Seekers...don't miss out...RSVP for upcoming Job Fair at Newark Airport on Tuesday, May 19th. Note: only qualified candidates will be contacted.

05/01/2026

UCNJ Industry-Business Institute — proving that learning can be pretty sweet!

The Industry-Business Institute (IBI) recently partnered with NATC Donuts to deliver supervisory training for their team. Employees explored their leadership styles, built strategies for transitioning into supervisory roles, and gained tools to effectively manage organizational change. Another great example of empowering employees through high-impact, real-world training.

04/29/2026

Two recent Allied Health program completers—one Patient Care Technician (PCT) and one Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) —are already taking their next step! After finishing their programs, they’ve signed up for summer classes at UCNJ to begin their journey toward a college degree. From hands-on clinical skills to higher education, their momentum continues—and we’re proud to be part of their path forward. -CMAGoals

04/23/2026

UCNJ students and instructors participated in the City of Elizabeth Earth Day Event on Wednesday, April 22. They represented over 60 of the over 600 participants who cleaned and beautified the city and demonstrated strong engagement, teamwork, and commitment! Thank you for all your hard work!

04/16/2026

The Center for Economic and Workforce Development (CEWD), sponsored by the Displaced Homemaker Grant, proudly hosted a workshop “Mastering Your Finances Through Smart Account Opening” at the UCNJ Elizabeth Campus. A special thank you to Union County Savings Bank VP Branch Managers Emilio Espin and Jerry Jerez for delivering an informative and interactive financial education session to over 70 of our ESL and GED students. During this presentation, students learned practical money management skills, including managing bank accounts, tracking income and expenses, protecting financial information, and applying budgeting strategies to their daily lives. The workshop strengthened their financial knowledge and confidence and helped them feel better prepared to make informed financial decisions in the future. .

04/14/2026

Join us for a virtual information session on Tuesday, 4/21 @ 6:30 pm to hear about the upcoming courses with the New Jersey Film Academy. The 1st course - Script to Screen: Introduction to the Entertainment Industry begins in May...don't miss out as seats are limited! Information session registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/BTW3iW0G5d?origin=lprLink