Workforce Development Board Of Northwest New Jersey

What Workforce Development Board Of Northwest New Jersey does

The Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey (WDB NNJ) is a public, government-affiliated workforce development entity established in 1995 under New Jersey Executive Order #36 and now operating under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014. Governed under Morris County Government, it serves as the policy and planning organization for the Morris, Sussex, and Warren County tri-county region in Northwest New Jersey. The board coordinates federal and state workforce funding — principally WIOA allocations and Work First New Jersey (the state's welfare-to-work program) — and channels it through the American Job Center / One-Stop Career Center system and a procured career service provider, Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment and Training Services (ETS), which delivers direct services to job seekers.

WDB NNJ's service portfolio spans four primary lines: (1) job-seeker services (career counseling, resume support, job search assistance, free training programs up to $5,000, and on-the-job training up to $10,000 per individual); (2) employer services (incumbent worker training reimbursement up to $5,000 per employee, OJT reimbursement up to $10,000, apprenticeship program support with up to $10,000–$20,000 per apprentice, and Work Opportunity Tax Credit facilitation up to $9,600); (3) youth services for ages 16–24, including GED/HSE preparation, mentoring, and supportive services (transportation, childcare); and (4) specialized assistance for veterans, individuals with disabilities, displaced homemakers, English Language Learners, and formerly incarcerated individuals. The organization does not operate proprietary technology products; service delivery is human-mediated via three physical One-Stop Centers (Randolph, Newton, Phillipsburg) and partner platforms including Job Source NJ.

The business model is entirely non-commercial. WDB NNJ does not generate sales revenue — it functions as a pass-through and coordinator of federal and state workforce appropriations and grants. All services are free to job seekers and employers. Revenue flows from WIOA formula funding, Work First NJ allocations, and targeted grants such as the 2023-2024 Pathways to Recovery Grant serving individuals affected by the opioid crisis. The board is overseen by a multi-sector board of directors and partners with NJDOL, four county community colleges, county vocational schools, chambers of commerce, and community organizations. Headcount is minimal (1–10 core staff) because direct service delivery is outsourced to ETS.

Name

Workforce Development Board Of Northwest New Jersey

Legal name

Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey

Website

https://www.wdbnnj.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey is a public, government-affiliated board that coordinates federal and state workforce development funding and services for job seekers, youth, and employers across Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties in Northwest New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Job seeker training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Career counseling
• One-stop career centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Morris Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: WDB NNJ operates as a public workforce development board funded primarily through the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, with additional funding from Work First New Jersey (the state's welfare-to-work program), and various state grants. The organization does not generate commercial revenue but receives federal and state allocations to support workforce development programs and services for job seekers and employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey coordinates public workforce development services across Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties, connecting job seekers with employers through apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, career counseling, and youth services. Direct service delivery is performed by its procured career service provider, Employment and Training Services (ETS), through three physical One-Stop Career Center locations. All services are offered free of charge to job seekers and businesses, funded primarily through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 and Work First New Jersey.

Product overview

The Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey (WDB NNJ) is a public workforce system that operates as a policy and planning organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offering is a coordinated network of workforce development services delivered through its career services provider partner Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment and Training Services (ETS) and the One-Stop Career Center system. The portfolio includes apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, youth services (ages 16-24), career counseling, job placement assistance, business hiring services, and labor market information. Funding comes from the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Work First New Jersey, and various state grants. WDB NNJ does not offer a traditional software product with API integrations or AI capabilities; rather, it functions as a government workforce agency connecting job seekers with employers through human-delivered services and partner platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment and Training Services (ETS) Procured career service provider for WDB NNJ, offering job seeker services, training programs, and employment support for adults and youth (ages 16-24) across Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties.
• Apprenticeship Programs Programs combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction, providing industry-recognized credentials or college credit for participants across sectors including manufacturing, trades, healthcare, and IT.
• On-the-Job Training Employer-based training with reimbursement support up to $10,000 per employee, enabling new hires to earn while learning job-specific skills.
• Incumbent Worker Training Employer-focused training reimbursement up to $5,000 per employee for upskilling existing workforce in areas such as technology, management, ESL, and industry credentials.
• Youth Services (Ages 16-24) Programs for young adults including GED/HSE preparation, job skills training, mentoring, and support services such as transportation assistance and childcare.
• Career Counseling and Job Placement Assistance One-on-one career guidance, resume support, job search assistance, and connections to employers seeking qualified candidates.
• Business Hiring and Recruitment Services No-cost employer services including candidate matching, recruitment event coordination, and access to pre-screened job seekers through the NJDOL Business Service Team.
• Labor Market Information Data resources on job trends, wage information, in-demand occupations, and regional workforce analysis to inform career and business decisions.
• One-Stop Career Centers Physical career center locations in Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties providing comprehensive workforce services including job search, training, and business assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship program retain employment

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Pathways to Recovery Grant ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Grant awarded to WDB NNJ to provide supportive services and employment opportunities to individuals affected by opioids. Active from July 1, 2023 to June 20, 2024, exemplifying proactive community support addressing critical challenges.
• Employment and Training Services (ETS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETS is the procured career service provider for WDB NNJ, responsible for delivering direct services to job seekers including career counseling, training programs, and job placement. ETS ensures alignment of programs with industry demands and responsiveness to local job market requirements.
• New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWDB NNJ partners with NJDOL Business Service Team to support employer hiring and recruitment needs. Includes job matching services, employer connections, and coordination with DVRS (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services) for disability employment services.
• County College of MorrismajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner offering apprenticeship programs and career pathways. Involved in Youth Investment Council and Literacy Committee activities.
• Morris County Vocational School DistrictmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner involved in literacy programs, youth services, and workforce training. Mike Gowdy serves as Manager of Grant Programs.
• Sussex County Community CollegemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational institution partner serving Sussex County with GED services and career training programs. Cory Homer, Ph.D. serves on the board.
• Warren County Community CollegemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner serving Warren County, providing GED services and hosting the Warren County One-Stop Career Center. William Austin, President, serves on the board.
• NewBridge of Morris CountymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGED services partner providing comprehensive support for high school equivalency diploma completion through partnership with WDB NNJ's career service provider.
• Morris County Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner represented by Meghan Hunscher, President & CEO, serving on the WDB NNJ board. Supports business engagement and workforce development initiatives.
• Morris-Sussex-Warren Employment & Training ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerETS promotes job seeker services in all three counties for adults and youth (ages 16-24), providing information, advice, job search assistance, supportive services, and training within in-demand industries.
• Kincaid Wolstein Vocational and Rehabilitation ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of vocational rehabilitation services represented by Matthew Putts, Clinical Director/Forensic Rehabilitation Expert, who serves as Chair of the WDB NNJ board.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: A national nonprofit providing no-cost technology and professional skills training to underemployed adults, partnering with employers for hiring. Directly comparable on training-to-employment outcomes for similar populations served by WDB NNJ.
• Year Up: A nonprofit workforce development organization offering training and job placement for young adults facing opportunity gaps. Shares WDB NNJ's focus on underemployed populations and training-to-placement pathways, though operating at national scale with a tech-enabled curriculum.
• ResCare / BrightSpring Health Services: A workforce and community-based services provider including vocational rehabilitation and employment services. Operates in adjacent workforce segments, particularly for special populations (individuals with disabilities) that WDB NNJ also serves.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Half International: A large private staffing and recruiting firm operating in the same tri-county employer market. While WDB NNJ focuses on subsidized placements and barrier populations, Robert Half competes for the same employer hiring budgets and candidate pool in Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties.
• Goodwill Industries International: A national nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and placement services, often as a designated service provider for local WDBs. Competes for similar employer and job-seeker relationships and shares a mission around barriers-to-employment populations.
• ManpowerGroup: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with significant NJ presence serving similar employer customers (manufacturing, professional services). Represents the private-sector incumbent against which WDB NNJ's free services compete for employer mindshare.
• New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL): State-level workforce agency that funds and oversees the entire NJ Workforce Development Board system. WDB NNJ operates as a local partner within NJDOL's statewide structure, making it the most directly comparable umbrella organization.

Direct peers

• Workforce Development Board of Northern New Jersey (Bergen/Hudson/Passaic): A neighboring NJ WDB covering Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties under the same WIOA framework. Operates an identical policy/planning model with One-Stop Career Centers, ETS-style service providers, and the same funding streams as WDB NNJ.
• Workforce Development Board of Burlington County: Another NJ county-based WDB funded by WIOA, operating One-Stop Career Centers and offering similar training/OJT/incumbent worker programs. Directly comparable in mission, funding, and service portfolio.

Others

• America's Job Center Alliance: National association supporting the American Job Center network that WDB NNJ's One-Stop Career Centers are part of. Functions as an ecosystem peer and convener for the same federally funded workforce delivery system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WDBNNJ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/morris-sussex-warren-workforce-development-board

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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