Workforce
Development

75 percent of all employers have difficulty locating employees with the precise skill sets they require.

Are you looking to start or grow a business in Morris County?

Businesses looking to start or grow in Morris County will have access to a strong workforce with many workforce training programs available.

Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Development Board (WBD)

The Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Development Board (WDB) is responsible for planning, policy guidance and oversight of the workforce development system in the three counties. Its goal is to combine area employment, training and supportive services and programs into a consumer-based, market-driven system that meets the needs of job seekers and employers. The WDB oversees the One-Stop Career Center System, which is the delivery mechanism for comprehensive services for workforce development system customers in Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties.

Through planning, data collection and continuous improvement of programs and services, the WDB seeks to maximize the efficiency of the local labor market, surpass customers’ expectations and exceed federally required and state determined performance standards.

The Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Development Board (WDB)
1 Medical Drive
Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Contact – Jane Armstrong, Director
Phone: (973) 829-8661
E-Mail: jarmstrong@co.morris.nj.us

The One-Stop Career Centers

The One-Stop Career Centers in Morris County offers services (free of charge) to help job seekers develop the skills needed to succeed in today’s work environment while also providing assistance to employers that are interested in recruiting new talent for their business.

For Job Seekers

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Outreach, Intake, and Orientation
  • Assessment
  • Job Search and Placement Assistance
  • Career Counseling
  • Labor Market Information
  • Occupational Training
  • Literacy Training
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Career Planning
  • Workshops
  • Job Fairs

For Businesses

  • Recruitment
  • Referral
  • Labor Market Information
  • Screening
  • Job Matching
  • Regulatory Compliance Assistance
  • Business Resource Centers
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Federal Bonding
  • Customized Training
  • Employee Training
  • Job Fairs

Center for Business & Technology

The goal of the Center for Business & Technology is to deliver cost-effective, professional training to improve the quality of your workforce your way. They specialize in high-quality on or offsite training programs and services to fully meet the needs of small, medium and large businesses throughout the greater Morris County area.

Center for Business & Technology – County College of Morris
214 Center Grove Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
Phone: 973-328-5188

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is a not-for-profit company that works with New Jersey’s small to mid-sized manufacturers to help them become more efficient, profitable and globally competitive. Their programs and services have helped hundreds of companies save an average of 20% of the time, effort, or costs associated with their business and manufacturing processes. Their training processes and methodologies are designed to specifically meet the needs of manufacturers. NJMEP provides manufacturers with the training, tools, and know-how to continuously improve productivity, grow, and compete both locally and globally.

2 Ridgedale Ave Suite 305
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Phone: 973-998-9801

Connect To Morris – Opportunity Awaits

The goal of Connect To Morris is to ensure that everyone in our community is aware of the jobs and careers available. Our local companies are in need of our local talent, who all too often do not realize the great opportunity right here in our own backyard. Visitors of the Connect To Morris website can view current part-time, full-time, and internship employment opportunities in the area as well as submit their resume for employers to find. Employers using Connect To Morris are able to create their own account and job postings to be approved and published by MCEDC staff.

Get in Touch with Morris County EDC

Speak with the MCEDC team. Schedule a time to meet. Learn how membership can benefit your business.

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