Careers and Training

Career Exploration

Whether you are unemployed, underemployed or just interested in today's hot career opportunities, our Middlesex Job Centers can provide you with real time data, tracking the latest career and employment trends.  Our Career Consultants will provide you with the latest information about emerging industries and workforce trends.

Training

The Office of Career Opportunity offers Individual Training Accounts (ITAs) to customers who need to acquire new skills or enhance existing skills. Certain eligibility requirements must be met, and training must be related to a high growth demand occupation.  Available courses must be listed on the New Jersey Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

 Middlesex County Job Centers

       
The Workforce Development Board operates two Job Centers, located in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy, NJ. These offices provide access to a wide array of services through various partners including NJ Employment Service, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Board of Social Services, and Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity.
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In-Person Services Currently Suspended.  Call either number below to schedule a virtual orientation.
New Brunswick One Stop                          Perth Amboy One Stop
550 Jersey Avenue                                       161 New Brunswick Ave                                                                                                                                   New Brunswick, NJ 08901                          Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
                                                                                               732-745-3955                                                  732-293-0642

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