New Jersey's Economy and its Impact on Workforce Development
This Month on NJ Works
On NJN Public Television
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Saturdays at 9 am.

STATEWIDE – NJ Works is the state’s on-air resource for inspiration, encouragement and advice regarding careers, employment and all things related. An NJN original weekly program sponsored by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the show helps working men and women make career choices through original field reports, studio interviews and special features which highlight individuals who are “in the know” – all themed around job trends, careers and the workplace. The job of a lifetime awaits viewers in every episode of a Career Minute; New Jersey’s best human resource executives give valuable advice in exclusive Reliable Sources reports; and the Works Headlines team updates audiences on important workforce news. Hosted by Christopher Ridenhour with reporters Lauren Wanko and Matt DeLucia, and commentary by Jay Whitehead, NJ Works provides viewers with a fast-paced experience that includes specific topics appealing to those of all ages.

Re-entry in 3, 2, 1
Wednesday, October 5, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Saturday, October 8, at 9 am
Finding a new job isn’t always a walk in the park, but re-employment in New Jersey is easier thanks to a number of statewide programs. See how robotics technicians enhance the workforce of the future in a Career Minute.

It’s the Economy
Wednesday, October 12, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Saturday, October 15, at 9 am
Host Christopher Ridenhour and a panel of guests discuss the vitality of New Jersey’s economy and its impact on workforce development initiatives across the state. Panelists include Thomas D. Carver, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development; Virginia S. Bauer, Secretary and CEO, New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission; and Caren S.Franzini, CEO, NJ Economic Development Authority. This week’s Career Minute highlights the career of a sales manager.

Training is Key
Wednesday, October 19, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Saturday, October 22, at 9 am
Join host Christopher Ridenhour as he introduces the high growth job training initiative and how it has helped so many New Jerseyans. Learn about the interesting career of a forester in this week’s Career Minute.

Silver Lining
Wednesday, October 26, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Saturday, October 29, at 9 am
Watch NJ Works as host Christopher Ridenhour shows viewers how new initiatives are helping New Jersey’s senior citizens. This episode’s Career Minute takes viewers into the world of a watch repairer.

NJ Works is web cast and archived on the NJN web site at njn.net and can be seen on cable stations throughout the state as well as on NJN’s JerseyVision and on Time Warner Cable on channel 750 in New York. David Wheeler is the executive producer of NJ Works.