Issue 9: February 18, 2016
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U.S. Labor Secretary Perez Visits the New Start Career Network

U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez participated in a roundtable discussion at the Heldrich Center on Tuesday to learn more about the New Start Career Network and the challenges facing long-term unemployed job seekers. Secretary Perez listened to several NSCN job seekers who described their experiences in today's job market and made recommendations that might help. Several NSCN Volunteer Career Coaches also participated.
 
To see a video clip from the event and read the Asbury Park Press article, please click here.
 
A more detailed account of the roundtable will be available on the New Start Career Network website, so stay tuned!

       

Please feel free to contact us with questions at [email protected] or by phone at 848-932-1756. 

Maria and Chris
Major funding for the New Start Career Network was contributed by the Philip and Tammy Murphy Family Foundation. Additional support was provided by New Jersey Resources, The Fund for New Jersey, the AARP Foundation, DirectEmployers Association, the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers Career Services-New Brunswick, the Rutgers Alumni Association, and New Start New Jersey.