LWD News Releases
Dec-20-12 Unemployment Rate Drops for Third Month in a Row, October Job Numbers Revised Upward
Dec-19-12 Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Wirths Paints Warren County Homeless Facility; Deputy Commissioner Services Holiday Meals at Goodwill Industries
Dec-18-12 Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths Continues Christie Administration’s “Season of Service”
Dec-11-12 Christie Administration Unveils $26 Million for Three-Prong Recovery Plan
Dec-06-12 Christie Administration Continues Season of Service at Interfaith Neighbors, Inc. Meals on Wheels Program
Dec-05-12 Christie Administration Continues Campaign To Link New Jersey With Employers
Dec-03-12 Governor Christie Awards Essex County Emergency Clean-up Funds in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy
Nov-27-12 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Calls Hurricane Sandy Recovery Jobs a “Second Call to Duty” for New Jersey’s Unemployed Veterans
Nov-23-12 Labor Commissioner Prepares Holiday Dinners in Sussex
Nov-21-12 Governor Christie, First Lady Mary Pat Christie and Cabinet Members Kick-Off Second Annual Season of Service with Distribution of Thanksgiving Dinners to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Nov-20-12 Commissioner Wirths Honored by NJ Food Council
Nov-15-12 Unemployment Rate Moves Lower in October
Nov-05-12:Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund
Nov-02-12 One-Stop Career Center Closings
Nov-02-12 Governor Christie Announces Recovery Assistance Plan for New Jersey Counties Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Nov-02-12 Recovery from a Flood: Safety Alert for Owners and Operators of Boilers, Pressure Retaining Equipment, Refrigeration Systems & Appliances
Nov-01-12 Christie Administration Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Eight New Jersey Counties Impacted by Storm
Nov-01-12 Governor Chris Christie Announces Wednesday Closure of State Offices in the Aftermath of October Storm
Oct-28-12 Hurricane Sandy and Possible Disruptions in Service
Oct-24-12 Christie Administration Supports Veteran Employment
Oct-22-12 Lt. Governor Guadagno and Department of Labor Kick-Off Manufacture NJ Week
Oct-18-12 Unemployment Rate Moves Lower Private Sector Employment Moves Upward
Oct-17-12 Christie Administration Initiative Brings Skills And Successful Job Placement To Participants All Graduates Of Training Program Land Employment
Oct-16-12 Christie Administration Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct-11-12 Employers Connect with More than 500 Job-Seekers at Sussex County Job Fair
Oct-09-12 Christie Administration Expands Anti-Fraud Measures To Protect Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
Oct-03-12 Christie Administration Promotes On-Line Service to Link Employers and Job-Seekers
Oct-02-12 Commissioner Wirths Earns Business Advocacy Award
Oct-01-12 Christie Administration Launches Jersey Job Club in Sussex County
Sep-27-12 Christie Administration Announces $2.6 Million in Funding Available to Retrain Former Pharma Workers
Sep-21-12 Commissioner Joins Goodwill Ribbon-Cutting
Sep-20-12 New Jersey Employers Add Workers in August
Sep-18-12 Christie Administration Launches Jersey Job Club
Sep-17-12 Lt. Governor and Labor Commissioner Address New Jersey Pipe Trade Union
Sep-12-12 Christie Administration Partners with U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Hire Veterans
Aug-31-12 Commissioner Wirths Observes Labor Day with Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council at Annual Peter J. McGuire Event
Aug-30-12 Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $300,000 Training Grant to Employ Local Newark Residents at New Construction Projects
Aug-17-12 Graduates of Labor-Funded Training Program Given Computerized-Manufacturing Skills
Aug-16-12 Preliminary Numbers Show Employment Shift in July While Long Term Trend Remains Positive
Aug-15-12 Labor Commissioner Partners with Assemblyman on Jobs4Jersey.com Outreach
Aug-14-12 Labor Commissioner Cites Economic Importance of Trucking at Teamsters Convention
Aug-07-12 Christie Administration Launches Talent Search Service for New Jersey Employers
Jul-31-12 Christie Administration Launches Jersey Job Clubs
Jul-26-12 Camping Creates Important Jobs in New Jersey
Jul-19-12 Payrolls Increase for the Ninth Time in last Ten Months Employers add 9,900 jobs in June
Jul-11-12 Christie Administration Continues New Jersey’s Commitment to Employ Returning Military Veterans Helmets to Hardhats Program Funded For Second Consecutive Year
Jul-02-12 Employers Hire Graduates of New Training Program
Jun 28-12 Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths Celebrates Sussex Tech Graduates During Commencement Address
Jun 27-12 New Jersey Life Sciences Talent Network brings Job-Seekers and Employers Together During Career Connection Job Fair
Jun-22-12 Commissioner Wirths Touts New Jersey’s Employer-Focused Workforce Programs as U.S. Labor Deputy Secretary Visits NJIT
Jun-21-12 New Jersey Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Talent Network Highlights Industry Jobs During Career Summit
Jun-14-12 New Jersey Sees Largest Monthly Job Gain in More than Seven Years Employers add 17,600 jobs in May
Jun-12-12 Christie Administration Welcomes Fidelity Investments to New Garden State Offices
Jun-07-12 Christie Administration Links Young Graduates to Employers and Jobs
Jun-6-12 Labor Commissioner Celebrates Anniversary and Ribbon-Cutting for Sussex County Business
May-30-12 Students Honored as New Jersey Celebrates First Year of “Jobs for America's Graduates”
May-24-12 Youth Corps Honored by New Jersey Legislature
May-22-12 Christie Cabinet Tours New Hospital; New NJ Transit Route Launched
May-18-12 Christie Administration Continues Operation: Hire a Hero Veterans Board Battleship New Jersey to Meet Employers Offering 2,800 Jobs
May-17-12 Private Sector Employment Gains 6,300 Jobs in April March Employment Estimates Revised Higher by Nearly 5,000 Jobs
May-16-12 New Jersey Talent Networks and NJIT Bring Together Professionals and Small Companies to Spur Business Growth and Employment
May-14-12 Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths Congratulates Employers for Occupational Safety & Health Accomplishments
May-11-12 Government Partnership Awards Bestowed on Assistant Commissioner of Workforce Development
May-09-12 Labor Department Partners with Community Colleges to Help the Long-term Unemployed Return to Work
May-04-12 North Brunswick Company Celebrates Governor’s Labor Safety Award
May-02-12 Labor Department Commissioner Highlights Anti-Fraud Programs Before Assembly Budget Committee
May-01- 12 Labor Department Commissioner Highlights Anti-Fraud Programs Before Senate Budget Committee
Apr-23-12 April 2012 Proclaimed Hire A Jersey Hero Month
Apr-19-12 Christie Administration Awards Literacy Training Grant to Build Worker Skills and Improve Efficiency of New Jersey Business
Apr-19-12 Governor Chris Christie Acts to Enhance Job Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities in New Jersey
Apr-19-12 Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9.0 Percent
Apr-12-12 Job-Seekers Hired at Sussex County Job Fair
Apr-2012 Keeping Business in New Jersey
Apr-05-12 Christie Administration Officials Discuss New Jersey Investment Opportunities with China-Based Company
Apr-03-12 Christie Administration Partners With Prudential Financial, Inc. to Expand Employment Opportunities for New Jersey’s Veterans
Mar-30-12 Christie Administration and Goodwill Help Single Parents Return to Work
Mar-29-12 Governor Christie's Administration Salutes Construction Firm's 10th Anniversary in New Jersey
Mar-27-12 Summit will Explore Employment and Business Growth Potential for New Jersey Manufacturing
Mar-22-12 Employment Increases for the Sixth Month in a Row, Over 74,000 Jobs Added Since 2010
Mar-22-12 Christie Administration Partners with Private Sector to Strengthen College and Career Readiness for Students in Urban Areas
Mar-15-12 Christie Administration Highlights Investment in New Jersey’s Woman-Owned Businesses Awards Customized Training Grant to Saddle Brook Manufacturer
Mar-09-12 Attorney General and Labor Commissioner Announce Indictments Charging 31 in Alleged Schemes Led by 5 Members of Newark Family to Steal $2 Million in Unemployment Benefits by Filing False Claims
Mar-08-12 Employment Expands in January for Fifth Consecutive Month; Unemployment Rate at 9.0 Percent
Mar-06-12 Christie Administration Youth Program Touted At Benefit Dinner
Feb-24-12 Christie Administration Helps Young Adults Succeed; Labor Commissioner Honors Youth Corps Achievements
Feb-23-12 Christie Administration Provides Tools to Succeed to New Jersey Job-Seekers
Feb-16-12 Christie Administration Continues to Commitment to Help New Jerseyans Find Work
Feb-14-12 New Jersey Veterans Enlist for Training in Metal Product Manufacturing
Feb-09-12 Christie Administration’s Broad Support For Life Sciences Industry Evident as Chromocell Corporation Adds 100th Employee
Feb-08-12 Labor Commissioner Addresses New Jersey’s Future Workers As They Prepare to Compete in Statewide Competition
Feb-03-12 Labor Commissioner Visits Freehold Call Center
Feb-02-12 Labor Department Celebrates Black History Month
Jan-24-12 Department of Labor Awards Training Grant to New Jersey Food Council
Jan-19-12 Jobs4Jersey.com Demonstrated in Newark; “OnRamp” Search-Engine Links Job-Seekers to Jobs
Jan-19-12 Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.0 Percent Lowest New Jersey Jobless Rate Since May 2009
Jan-17-12 Governor Christie Extends Unemployment Benefits; Releases Additional Task Force Recommendations to Make State Trust Fund Solvent and Benefits Sustainable
Jan-12-12 Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths Demonstrates Jobs4Jersey.com Search Engine to Help New Jersey Job-seekers Find Work
Jan-10-12 New Jersey Veterans to Train for Careers in Metal Product Manufacturing
Jan-05-12 Unemployment Benefits Paid Faster Via Online; Call Centers Offer Weekend Hour
Dec-19-12 Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Wirths Paints Warren County Homeless Facility; Deputy Commissioner Services Holiday Meals at Goodwill Industries
Dec-18-12 Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths Continues Christie Administration’s “Season of Service”
Dec-11-12 Christie Administration Unveils $26 Million for Three-Prong Recovery Plan
Dec-06-12 Christie Administration Continues Season of Service at Interfaith Neighbors, Inc. Meals on Wheels Program
Dec-05-12 Christie Administration Continues Campaign To Link New Jersey With Employers
Dec-03-12 Governor Christie Awards Essex County Emergency Clean-up Funds in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy
Nov-27-12 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Calls Hurricane Sandy Recovery Jobs a “Second Call to Duty” for New Jersey’s Unemployed Veterans
Nov-23-12 Labor Commissioner Prepares Holiday Dinners in Sussex
Nov-21-12 Governor Christie, First Lady Mary Pat Christie and Cabinet Members Kick-Off Second Annual Season of Service with Distribution of Thanksgiving Dinners to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Nov-20-12 Commissioner Wirths Honored by NJ Food Council
Nov-15-12 Unemployment Rate Moves Lower in October
Nov-05-12:Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund
Nov-02-12 One-Stop Career Center Closings
Nov-02-12 Governor Christie Announces Recovery Assistance Plan for New Jersey Counties Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Nov-02-12 Recovery from a Flood: Safety Alert for Owners and Operators of Boilers, Pressure Retaining Equipment, Refrigeration Systems & Appliances
Nov-01-12 Christie Administration Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Eight New Jersey Counties Impacted by Storm
Nov-01-12 Governor Chris Christie Announces Wednesday Closure of State Offices in the Aftermath of October Storm
Oct-28-12 Hurricane Sandy and Possible Disruptions in Service
Oct-24-12 Christie Administration Supports Veteran Employment
Oct-22-12 Lt. Governor Guadagno and Department of Labor Kick-Off Manufacture NJ Week
Oct-18-12 Unemployment Rate Moves Lower Private Sector Employment Moves Upward
Oct-17-12 Christie Administration Initiative Brings Skills And Successful Job Placement To Participants All Graduates Of Training Program Land Employment
Oct-16-12 Christie Administration Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct-11-12 Employers Connect with More than 500 Job-Seekers at Sussex County Job Fair
Oct-09-12 Christie Administration Expands Anti-Fraud Measures To Protect Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
Oct-03-12 Christie Administration Promotes On-Line Service to Link Employers and Job-Seekers
Oct-02-12 Commissioner Wirths Earns Business Advocacy Award
Oct-01-12 Christie Administration Launches Jersey Job Club in Sussex County
Sep-27-12 Christie Administration Announces $2.6 Million in Funding Available to Retrain Former Pharma Workers
Sep-21-12 Commissioner Joins Goodwill Ribbon-Cutting
Sep-20-12 New Jersey Employers Add Workers in August
Sep-18-12 Christie Administration Launches Jersey Job Club
Sep-17-12 Lt. Governor and Labor Commissioner Address New Jersey Pipe Trade Union
Sep-12-12 Christie Administration Partners with U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Hire Veterans
Aug-31-12 Commissioner Wirths Observes Labor Day with Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council at Annual Peter J. McGuire Event
Aug-30-12 Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $300,000 Training Grant to Employ Local Newark Residents at New Construction Projects
Aug-17-12 Graduates of Labor-Funded Training Program Given Computerized-Manufacturing Skills
Aug-16-12 Preliminary Numbers Show Employment Shift in July While Long Term Trend Remains Positive
Aug-15-12 Labor Commissioner Partners with Assemblyman on Jobs4Jersey.com Outreach
Aug-14-12 Labor Commissioner Cites Economic Importance of Trucking at Teamsters Convention
Aug-07-12 Christie Administration Launches Talent Search Service for New Jersey Employers
Jul-31-12 Christie Administration Launches Jersey Job Clubs
Jul-26-12 Camping Creates Important Jobs in New Jersey
Jul-19-12 Payrolls Increase for the Ninth Time in last Ten Months Employers add 9,900 jobs in June
Jul-11-12 Christie Administration Continues New Jersey’s Commitment to Employ Returning Military Veterans Helmets to Hardhats Program Funded For Second Consecutive Year
Jul-02-12 Employers Hire Graduates of New Training Program
Jun 28-12 Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths Celebrates Sussex Tech Graduates During Commencement Address
Jun 27-12 New Jersey Life Sciences Talent Network brings Job-Seekers and Employers Together During Career Connection Job Fair
Jun-22-12 Commissioner Wirths Touts New Jersey’s Employer-Focused Workforce Programs as U.S. Labor Deputy Secretary Visits NJIT
Jun-21-12 New Jersey Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Talent Network Highlights Industry Jobs During Career Summit
Jun-14-12 New Jersey Sees Largest Monthly Job Gain in More than Seven Years Employers add 17,600 jobs in May
Jun-12-12 Christie Administration Welcomes Fidelity Investments to New Garden State Offices
Jun-07-12 Christie Administration Links Young Graduates to Employers and Jobs
Jun-6-12 Labor Commissioner Celebrates Anniversary and Ribbon-Cutting for Sussex County Business
May-30-12 Students Honored as New Jersey Celebrates First Year of “Jobs for America's Graduates”
May-24-12 Youth Corps Honored by New Jersey Legislature
May-22-12 Christie Cabinet Tours New Hospital; New NJ Transit Route Launched
May-18-12 Christie Administration Continues Operation: Hire a Hero Veterans Board Battleship New Jersey to Meet Employers Offering 2,800 Jobs
May-17-12 Private Sector Employment Gains 6,300 Jobs in April March Employment Estimates Revised Higher by Nearly 5,000 Jobs
May-16-12 New Jersey Talent Networks and NJIT Bring Together Professionals and Small Companies to Spur Business Growth and Employment
May-14-12 Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths Congratulates Employers for Occupational Safety & Health Accomplishments
May-11-12 Government Partnership Awards Bestowed on Assistant Commissioner of Workforce Development
May-09-12 Labor Department Partners with Community Colleges to Help the Long-term Unemployed Return to Work
May-04-12 North Brunswick Company Celebrates Governor’s Labor Safety Award
May-02-12 Labor Department Commissioner Highlights Anti-Fraud Programs Before Assembly Budget Committee
May-01- 12 Labor Department Commissioner Highlights Anti-Fraud Programs Before Senate Budget Committee
Apr-23-12 April 2012 Proclaimed Hire A Jersey Hero Month
Apr-19-12 Christie Administration Awards Literacy Training Grant to Build Worker Skills and Improve Efficiency of New Jersey Business
Apr-19-12 Governor Chris Christie Acts to Enhance Job Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities in New Jersey
Apr-19-12 Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9.0 Percent
Apr-12-12 Job-Seekers Hired at Sussex County Job Fair
Apr-2012 Keeping Business in New Jersey
Apr-05-12 Christie Administration Officials Discuss New Jersey Investment Opportunities with China-Based Company
Apr-03-12 Christie Administration Partners With Prudential Financial, Inc. to Expand Employment Opportunities for New Jersey’s Veterans
Mar-30-12 Christie Administration and Goodwill Help Single Parents Return to Work
Mar-29-12 Governor Christie's Administration Salutes Construction Firm's 10th Anniversary in New Jersey
Mar-27-12 Summit will Explore Employment and Business Growth Potential for New Jersey Manufacturing
Mar-22-12 Employment Increases for the Sixth Month in a Row, Over 74,000 Jobs Added Since 2010
Mar-22-12 Christie Administration Partners with Private Sector to Strengthen College and Career Readiness for Students in Urban Areas
Mar-15-12 Christie Administration Highlights Investment in New Jersey’s Woman-Owned Businesses Awards Customized Training Grant to Saddle Brook Manufacturer
Mar-09-12 Attorney General and Labor Commissioner Announce Indictments Charging 31 in Alleged Schemes Led by 5 Members of Newark Family to Steal $2 Million in Unemployment Benefits by Filing False Claims
Mar-08-12 Employment Expands in January for Fifth Consecutive Month; Unemployment Rate at 9.0 Percent
Mar-06-12 Christie Administration Youth Program Touted At Benefit Dinner
Feb-24-12 Christie Administration Helps Young Adults Succeed; Labor Commissioner Honors Youth Corps Achievements
Feb-23-12 Christie Administration Provides Tools to Succeed to New Jersey Job-Seekers
Feb-16-12 Christie Administration Continues to Commitment to Help New Jerseyans Find Work
Feb-14-12 New Jersey Veterans Enlist for Training in Metal Product Manufacturing
Feb-09-12 Christie Administration’s Broad Support For Life Sciences Industry Evident as Chromocell Corporation Adds 100th Employee
Feb-08-12 Labor Commissioner Addresses New Jersey’s Future Workers As They Prepare to Compete in Statewide Competition
Feb-03-12 Labor Commissioner Visits Freehold Call Center
Feb-02-12 Labor Department Celebrates Black History Month
Jan-24-12 Department of Labor Awards Training Grant to New Jersey Food Council
Jan-19-12 Jobs4Jersey.com Demonstrated in Newark; “OnRamp” Search-Engine Links Job-Seekers to Jobs
Jan-19-12 Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.0 Percent Lowest New Jersey Jobless Rate Since May 2009
Jan-17-12 Governor Christie Extends Unemployment Benefits; Releases Additional Task Force Recommendations to Make State Trust Fund Solvent and Benefits Sustainable
Jan-12-12 Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths Demonstrates Jobs4Jersey.com Search Engine to Help New Jersey Job-seekers Find Work
Jan-10-12 New Jersey Veterans to Train for Careers in Metal Product Manufacturing
Jan-05-12 Unemployment Benefits Paid Faster Via Online; Call Centers Offer Weekend Hour
