Rutgers University Workforce

The John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is a university-based research and policy center located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Founded in 1997, the center is part of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and has a staff of 27 employees. Rutgers University Workforce focuses on strengthening workforce education, placement, and training programs and policies, serving as an independent source of analysis for reform and innovation in workforce development policy. They employ cutting-edge research and evaluation projects to identify best practices in workforce development and employment and workplace policy. The center also partners with industry leaders and educators to design effective education and training programs, providing job seekers and workers with the information, education, and skills training they need. The center distinguishes itself by not only documenting challenges facing the nation’s workforce but also actively seeking practical solutions that translate into effective government and workforce policy. This commitment to finding "solutions at work" sets Rutgers University Workforce apart as a leading voice in workforce development research and innovation. For more information about the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, you can visit their website at heldrich.rutgers.edu.