Heldrich Center to celebrate 20th anniversary at dinner, awards event on April 7

March 10, 2016

You are invited to join the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at the 20th anniversary celebration dinner on April 7, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Heldrich Hotel in downtown New Brunswick, New Jersey.

A highlight of the celebration will be the announcement of the inaugural John J. Heldrich Distinguished Leadership Awards, named in honor of the center’s founder, who was a visionary business and civic leader in our state. The awards will be presented to:

  • Kessler Foundation
  • New Jersey Manufacturers
  • New Jersey Resources
  • Philip and Tammy Murphy Family Foundation
  • William J. Palatucci

We hope that you will attend this landmark event to honor the awardees for their service and leadership, and to celebrate the Heldrich Center’s 20 years of service to the state and nation.

If you are unable to attend the anniversary dinner, please consider making a donation so that the center can continue to offer practical solutions for improving our economy and helping workers and students to prepare for the jobs of the future.

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