Last year, the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University launched the New Start Career Network, providing resources to New Jerseyans age 45 and older who have been jobless, but looking for work, for six months or more. NSCN is now partnering with a group out of the United Kingdom to help these jobseekers cope with the emotional fallout of their unemployment.
Mian: Affordable housing in God’s backyard
Affordable housing in God’s backyard: Some religious congregations find a new use for their space By Nadia Mian, Ph.D., Senior Program Director, Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement Faced with declining membership, aging buildings and large, underutilized...