Strengthening education, workforce, and social policies and programs
Bridging research and practice to advance evidence-based solutions
Producing and translating public impact research to advance economic opportunity and equity
About Us
The John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is based at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. The Center, founded in 1997, is one of the nation’s foremost research and policy organizations dedicated to translating evidence into actionable solutions that improve policy and programs and advance economic mobility and equity for workers and their families.
Our Projects
The Heldrich Center advances research and action on the most pressing workforce and economic challenges facing job seekers, workers, and employers. Our projects examine education and workforce training, labor market trends, youth and aging workers, the care economy, disability employment, income supports, long-term unemployment, and trauma-informed practice — translating evidence into practical solutions.