Atlantic Cape May WIB Programs
The Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board (WIB) maintains
a partnership between the public and private sectors to evaluate
workforce readiness, develop policies and oversee these efforts
at a bi-county level, in order to deliver a labor force prepared
to work in today’s developing and evolving economy.
The WIB oversees adult, dislocated worker and youth services for the Atlantic
and Cape May County region and has designed a full spectrum employment
and training system that addresses the needs of all our residents with
regards to workforce readiness.
Our initiatives in the Atlantic and Cape May County region plan for how
the WIB intends to develop and implement programs to assist youth and adults
with employment and training opportunities and manage adult literacy issues.
From time to time, new research documents will be added to this website.
Please feel free to contact Stephen J. Bruner, Executive Director for the
Atlantic Cape May WIB at (609) 485-0153 ext. 360 with any questions regarding
the WIB’s future plans to assist residents prepare to enter the labor
force.
One Stop Career Center Initiatives:
Literacy Directory
A listing of free ABE, GED, ESL and Workplace Literacy classes;
including contact information and eligibility requirements. Click
here to view or download a free copy of the 2005-2006 edition
of the Literacy Directory.
*Note: The following file require the
Adobe Acrobat Reader (CLICK
HERE for a free copy of the reader).
New Jersey Youth Corps
This program is a statewide initiative to assist out-of-school
youth ages 16 to 25 who need to complete their high school education,
gain necessary work skills for employment, increase their academic
performance levels and want to make a difference in their lives
and the lives of others in the community. Click
here for more information
Online Distance Learning Program
This grant funded program is designed to help individuals sustain
educational levels necessary to secure and advance in employment
by increasing their reading, math, computer and communication
skills.
Select one of three area’s of study: Cable Telecommunications
Technician, Help Desk and Webmaster. Enrollment is based on eligibility
and availability. For more information, call 485-0153 ext. 363.
Workforce Learning Links
This program provide adult basic education in reading, math, computer
and communications skills to help individuals enter the workplace
or advance to further training by providing self-paced tutorials
in Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development Test
Preparation (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL) and Workplace
Literacy classes. Click
here for more information.
Youth Programs
Free workforce development programs for youth ages 14 to 21. Click
here for more information
The Job Development Van targets youth and young adults between
the ages of 14 to 21 and offers workshops on job readiness, resume
writing, job search activities and career assessment, among others.
For more information about the Job Development Van, click on
the brochure to the right. *Note: The brochure requires
the Adobe Acrobat Reader (CLICK HERE for
a free copy of the reader). |