4 Resources
Full-service career center offering job search assistance, resume workshops, skills assessments, workforce training referrals, and employer recruitment events for Newark-area residents. Located at 990 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Blvd in Newark. Call 973-733-8500 Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Free services for all Newark residents. Computer access available on site. Connects clients to training grants, apprenticeships, and NJ unemployment insurance. Veterans and individuals with disabilities receive priority services.
973-733-8500 · 990 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Newark Local Workforce Development Board coordinates employment and training programs throughout Newark, connecting job seekers with career pathways, registered apprenticeships, and employer partnerships. Located at 990 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Blvd. Call 973-733-8500 Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Oversees WIOA-funded workforce services delivered through Newark One-Stop centers. Partners with employers to align training programs with actual job openings in the Newark metropolitan labor market.
973-733-8500 · 990 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
SBA NJ District Office provides free business counseling, SBA loan programs, and development resources for NJ entrepreneurs and small business owners. Located at 2 Gateway Center in Newark. Call 973-645-2434 Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Services include free workshops, small business loans, government contracting assistance, and connections to SCORE mentors and Small Business Development Centers. Resources available for startups, established businesses, and entrepreneurs from underserved communities.
973-645-2434 · 2 Gateway Center, Suite 1501, Newark, NJ 07102
Urban League of Essex County provides free career services and workforce development programs for Newark-area residents seeking employment or career advancement. Located at 508 Central Ave in Newark. Call 973-624-9535 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Services include job readiness coaching, resume assistance, job placement, and connections to employer partners. Programs prioritize residents from low-income communities and those facing employment barriers. Open to all Essex County residents regardless of background.
973-624-9535 · 508 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07107