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Resources for Job Seekers

​State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal - https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov/

Libraries To Business - provides resources and free webinars for job seekers
and businesses.   Portal:  ​L2B Job Seeker programs

New Start Career Network - Job help for NJ residents 45 and older who have been out of work for more than 6 months. Virtual career coaching and resources. Portal:  NSCN
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Job & Career Accelerator:  

WESTWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE --SUPPORT WESTWOOD
​https://www.westwoodnjchamber.com/

https://bergenjobcenter.com

Neighbors Helping Neighbors
A support group for un/under employed, recent graduates, veterans, career changes.  ​

Professional Service Group of Mercer County
though not local, has lots of good information and help on this site plus job listings in nearby counties.

AARP Job Search - Work-from-home positions for those sheltering-in-place. Additional information for small businesses, those working at 50+ and career changes.

Bergen Work Force

​New Jersey Career Network Job Seeker Community

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New Jersey State Residents have access to the Job & Career Accelerator.  Create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings. This resource is provided to New Jersey’s libraries by the New Jersey State Library and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

​And, as always, you can ask questions anytime in our North Jersey coronavirus Q&A Facebook group
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A cost-free, grassroots, nationally recognized job search support and networking organization. Meets Tuesday evenings at 7 pm

Resources for Unemployment
Directions for how to file for unemployment insurance in NJ
Visit nj.gov/labor, covid19.nj.gov or myunemployment.nj.gov for more information about who is eligible and if your situation would allow you to collect unemployment insurance. ​
NJ's job portal has a list of which companies are hiring
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Guides outlining COVID-19-related benefits for NJ employees
English: https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS.pdf
Spanish: https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS_SPANISH.pdf

Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker Resource Guide for NJ

Download file below for an important resource including job and small business resources.
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Congressman Josh Gottheimer  Coronavirus Resources Website 


SCORE - Northeast NJ Chapter - Mentorship and workshops for small businesses. A division of the Small Business Association.
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The State of New Jersey Business Action Center also has information and resources for New Jersey businesses. Click the icon to connect to their page.

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The Small Business Administration is offering resources and funding options for this difficult time. Click the icon to connect to the SBA New Jersey District page.


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  Free training, tools, and resources to help you      grow your skills, career, or business.
  The site also offers free workshops. Click the 
​   logo to connect to their site.


Click here to visit this special website that includes resources for families and businesses including Food Assistance, donations, and state and federal help for businesses. 

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RefUsa provides information on businesses and job openings. Links in the job postings allow you to view details about the company offering the job. Also helpful for marketing plans. The video below will help
​                                                    get you started.

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A new website developed by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to assist with job skills, resume help and job listings in the NJ area.

Westwood Public Library 

49 Park Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675