NJCCN received its 6th GAINS grant from the NJDOL!

NJCCN received its 6th GAINS grant from the NJDOL!

NJCCN received its 6th Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) to continue the statewide Acute Care RN Residency Collaborative. This grant will include a nurse residency program for school nurses.

Nurse migration rates to the U.S. remained high in 2024

Nurse migration rates to the U.S. remained high in 2024

CGFNS 2024 Nursing Migration Report shows annual migration remained steady in 2024 as healthcare systems continue to look to foreign-educated nurses to address staffing shortage.  Uncertain outlook for 2025 as new immigration policies are implemented.  The new release can be found HERE.

Now Available: NJCCN’s 2025 New Jersey Nursing Data & Analysis Report

Now Available: NJCCN’s 2025 New Jersey Nursing Data & Analysis Report

The 2025 New Jersey Nursing Data & Analysis Report is now available. We projected that New Jersey would have a shortage of nurses; however, the pandemic has accelerated the rate of retirements across settings along with an aging workforce. To access all the essential information about New Jersey’s nursing workforce, click HERE to view the full report.

 

 

 

Virtual Event: Register Now! Celebrate NJ Nurse Residents during  National Apprenticeship Week

Virtual Event: Register Now! Celebrate NJ Nurse Residents during National Apprenticeship Week

Click HERE to register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We look forward to seeing you!

EVENT AGENDA

You are invited to attend a virtual event celebrating New Jersey Nurses during National Apprenticeship Week 2024.

When: Nov 21, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Where: Virtual – Zoom Webinar

Topic: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with NJCCN

Join us! Apprenticeship and Grant Programs for NJ’s Direct Care Workers

Join us! Apprenticeship and Grant Programs for NJ’s Direct Care Workers

You’re invited! The Essential Jobs, Essential Care NJ coalition is hosting a virtual event: Apprenticeship and Grant Programs for Direct Care Workers.

What: A virtual event discussing apprenticeship and grants programs for New Jersey’s direct care workers (i.e., CHHAs, CNAs, DSPs). We’ll have presentations from NJ’s Department of Labor on their programs and the resources they have to help employers apply for them, a panel of direct care employers discussing how they have used these programs, and a presentation on the DSP Career Development Program. There’ll be time for Q&A after each presentation.

Why: To connect direct care employers with apprenticeship and grant funding to attract and retain direct care workers.

When: June 10 from 12-1:30.

Where: On Zoom. Please register here.