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Paid Opportunity! NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL)

The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is the state's agency for protecting, improving, and guiding the state's workforce or workers. Here is an exciting and unique paid opportunity for youth and young adults to participate in that mission. 

Applicants or interested participants will take a hands-on approach to support the development of NJDOL's digital career tools and provide feedback. 

The spots are limited, so please contact Johan Mora Valverde at jmora-valverde@spanadvocacy.org for more information. If you are under 18, have a parent or guardian, or need support at any age, forward or share this opportunity. 

Young Workers

If you want more resources on how young adults can seek help from the NJDOL in their job hunting, check out the NJDOL's Young Workers webpage with guides on building a skill set, worker protections, and starting your job search. Find it here: https://www.nj.gov/labor/youngworkers/

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: 
Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance:1-800-654-7726.

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