Completed Projects

    • A Multi-State Comparison of Economic Development Policies Designed to Increase Green Jobs in New Jersey

      From 2009 to 2010, the New Jersey Governor’s Office of Economic Growth contracted with the Heldrich Center to produce a report that compared various approaches, programs, and incentives key competitor states were using to attract and grow green jobs in the energy sector. The report was designed to inform the development of the state’s economic growth strategies in the energy industry.

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    • A Workforce Supply and Demand Analysis for the Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Industry

      Workforce supply and demand analysis of New Jersey's pharmaceutical and medical technology industry.

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    • An Analysis of the Workforce for Fort Monmouth, NJ

      In 2005, the Heldrich Center worked with the New Jersey Governor’s Office to compare the availability of a skilled workforce in the area surrounding Fort Monmouth with the workforce in the area surrounding Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. The report was used to inform U.S. Department of Defense policymakers involved in the Base Realignment and Closing process that the unique expertise found in the Fort Monmouth area would be difficult to duplicate at the reassigned site in Maryland.

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    • An Assessment of the Workforce Needs of the Warehousing/Distribution Industry and Its Related Supply Chain Activities in the Region Surrounding Port Newark/Port Elizabeth

      Assessment of the workforce needs of the warehousing and distribution industry in the New York/New Jersey region.

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    • Assessing the Need for Geographic Information Systems Training at Atlantic Cape Community College

      In 2010, the Heldrich Center conducted research for Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC) to identify the regional demand for workers who are skilled in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to map GIS career opportunities, and to make recommendations for new types of curricula and credentials to address current or expected gaps in the supply of skilled workers. Heldrich Center researchers reviewed relevant national and regional reports and Web sites to identify the key industries and occupations associated with GIS work and various levels of GIS skill associated with key jobs. Researchers also examined labor market information in ACCC’s region to determine the industries and jobs associated with GIS that were large and/or growing and convened employers to discuss their GIS hiring and training needs and trends in the use of GIS in the workplace. Finally, information on existing GIS training programs in the region was compiled to construct a training gap analysis. A detailed report was developed describing employer demand for GIS-enabled workers in the region, key gaps in the availability of training, and recommendations for the types of GIS skills and credentials that the college should consider offering to students, job seekers, and incumbent workers. The Heldrich Center also created a brochure and online materials that provide students with a guide to understanding career opportunities in GIS work and an introduction to GIS-related coursework at ACCC. (Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor through ACCC)

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    • Atlantic Cape Geographic Information Systems Workforce Project

      From 2009 to 2010, Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC) contracted with the Heldrich Center to identify the regional demand for workers who were skilled in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to map GIS career opportunities, and to make recommendations for new types of curricula and credentials to address current or expected future gaps in the supply of skilled workers.

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    • Atlantic City, New Jersey Regional Economic and Workforce Profile Project

      In 2007, the Heldrich Center worked with the Atlantic City-based Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to identify and help address the workforce and economic competitiveness advantages within the Atlantic City, New Jersey region.

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    • Career Connections

      Industry-education alliance to educate New Jersey students, parents, educators, and school counselors about promising career options and the skills needed to work in today's labor market.

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    • Central New Jersey Healthcare Talent Network and the New Jersey Healthcare Talent Network Projects

      In 2008, the Heldrich Center received funding from Johnson & Johnson to identify and address key workforce needs of the healthcare industry in Central New Jersey. An advisory group including hospitals and other healthcare providers prioritized career awareness for young people as a primary workforce need given expected shortages in key occupations and limited awareness among students regarding the breadth and requirements of healthcare careers.

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    • Development of a Comprehensive Guide about Employment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

      Project to help adults with autism spectrum disorders better prepare to enter and thrive in the work world.

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