Training for Unemployed

Unemployed? Downsized?

You may be eligible for grant funding in NJ which means that this program may be available at no cost to you.
Check with your NJ One-Stop Career Center to find out if you're eligible.

Helping downsized and unemployed workers get prepared to get back to work, Rutgers Online Certificate Programs can boost a job seekers’ marketability with professional skill development as administrators, supervisors and managers. Online certificate programs in key business topics utilize the latest in online learning content and technology to help participants become stronger job candidates.

Your 7 Steps to Training
Eligible Certificate Programs
Eligible Combined Certificate Programs
NJ One-Stop System

Please note: Procedures vary from One-Stop to One-Stop, so these are general guidelines - contact us if you need help along the way.

7 Steps to Training for Workforce Grant-Eligible Applicants

Review the eligible programs listed on this web page - contact us with your questions and to get more detailed information about the program(s) that interest you.
Contact your local NJ One-Stop Career Center ASAP to determine your eligibility and begin the process to get a Workforce Grant; while these programs do not qualify for the NJ Tuition Waiver, they are eligible for WDP, WIA, ARRA, TRA, DVR and similar funding (note: a few programs are not eligible for "WIA" grants - see the individual listings on the NJ Training Opportunities website).
Once you have been instructed to prepare for a one-on-one meeting with your One-Stop Counselor, submit this online registration form:
Rutgers Online Registration Form for Publicly-Funded Applicants
Within 2-3 business days, we will e-mail you and your One-Stop Counselor a Letter of Acceptance which contains details on your training: dates, duration, curriculum, cost, etc. Sign and return a copy of the "Agreement" page.
1. Your One-Stop Counselor may also send us (or give you to send us) a form for us to complete with information similar to what's contained in the Letter of Acceptance.
Once your grant is approved, make sure your One-Stop Counselor faxes or e-mails us a copy of the "Contract" or "Fiscal Commitment" so we can get you started on schedule. In most cases, you'll usually get your e-mailed welcome letter on your start date,
We will e-mail you a Welcome Letter containing the information you need to get started – by no later than your start date; for Lean & Six Sigma and Dual Project Management Certificate program, you may also get a separate e-mail with additional information; this will usually come at least several days prior to your start date.

For more information on your eligibility for funding from NJ Employment & Training, contact:
Your Local One Stop Career Center
or
Contact Us at: 856-225-6685 | imed@camden.rutgers.edu

Important information for NJ One-Stop Office staff:

• Programs are listed on the NJPIN website
• Suitable for WDP, WIA, ARRA, TRA, DVR and similar funding
• Built in accountability-testing after each class module
• Responsive to local demand occupations and new workforce needs