Unsure what kind of work might appeal to you? Expand your network and strike up conversations.
“Use social media tools to see what’s out there and what has changed,” said Maria Heidkamp, director of program development at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. “If you’re interested in a certain industry, follow people posting articles [in that field] and comment on them. Join industry groups and meetups.”
New Jersey State Policy Lab, August 31, 2026 Lanae A. Ali Afterschool programs (ASPs) typically occur during the critical hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and offer a variety of enrichment activities such as arts, sports, STEM, and other character-building exercises....
Distinguished Professor Carl Van Horn, Founding Director of Rutgers University’s John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, steps down and is appointed Director Emeritus Professor Andrea Hetling Named Director of Heldrich Center Andrea Hetling, Ph.D., has been...
A Bloustein School spring 2026 graduate studio report, Advancing Climate Resilience Through Municipal Land Use Planning, is the recipient of a 2026 New Jersey Planning Officials Achievement in Planning Award. Led by Bloustein Senior Policy Fellow Jeanne Herb, the...
Sharanya Sahu, MCRP '27, was selected as a Community Planning Fellow for the Fund for the City of New York (FCNY) for the 2026-27 academic year. The Community Planning Fellowship places second-year urban planning graduate students with one of New York City's community...
New Jersey State Policy Lab Report Release – Incentivizing E-bikes in New Jersey: Lessons from E-bike Rebate Programs in North America Read Report By Hannah Younes and Yingning Xie As e-bike adoption increases across the United States, policymakers are exploring...