Bergen County Employment & Career Resources
Explore job-search assistance, career training, workforce programs, and specialized employment support available to Bergen County residents.
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Looking for a job, career coaching, résumé help, interview preparation, or workforce training? The Bergen County Job Center is the best place to begin.
Job Search & Career Support
Connect with local workforce professionals for help with job searching, résumé development, interview preparation, career planning, and access to job-search technology.
Training & Skill Building
Explore workforce training, certifications, continuing education, apprenticeships, and other opportunities to build skills for in-demand careers.
Speacialized Employment Support
Find employment resources for young adults, individuals with disabilities, residents returning from incarceration, and others facing barriers to employment.
Job Search & Career Support
Job Search & Career Support
Bergen One-Stop Career Center
Bergen One-Stop Career Center
60 State Street, 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-343-8830
The Bergen One-Stop Career Center offers in-person employment services and job-search resources. The location includes public computers, internet access, telephones, fax and copying services, a career resource room, and space where employers may interview job seekers. Current listed hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
New Jersey Career Services
New Jersey Career Services
New Jersey Career Services connects job seekers with employment openings, career guidance, training information, and in-person assistance through the state’s One-Stop Career Center system.
Training & Skill Building
Training & Skill Building
Bergen Community College Continuing Education
400 Paramus Road, NJ 07652
201-447-7488
Bergen Community College offers continuing education and workforce-development programs, including career training, professional development, business and technology courses, and online learning. Its current catalog includes more than 200 continuing-education courses and programs.
Online Career Training
Online Career Training
Bergen Community College also offers self-paced online certifications and career-training programs for residents who need a more flexible learning option.
SkillUp NJ
SkillUp NJ provides free online learning opportunities through the New Jersey Department of Labor. Residents can use it to strengthen workplace, technology, and career skills.
Training Funding
Eligible job seekers may qualify for training support through the Bergen One-Stop Career Center and New Jersey workforce programs. Training options may include occupational, industry-specific, or on-the-job training based on eligibility and available funding.
Specialized Employment Support
Specialized Employment Support
Individuals With Disabilities
Individuals With Disabilities
The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps eligible individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment.
Bergen County DVRS
60 State Street, 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-996-8970
Services may include vocational counseling, employment planning, job placement assistance, training, and other supports based on individual eligibility and employment needs.
Young Adults
Young Adults
Greater Bergen Community Action provides education and supportive programs for younger residents. Its High School Equivalency program serves eligible residents ages 16–24 who have not earned a high school diploma and may help them take the next step toward employment or additional education.
Reentry Employment Support
Reentry Employment Support
New Jersey Reentry Corporation helps individuals returning from incarceration, addiction treatment, or other justice-system involvement prepare for employment. Services may include career planning, credential training, employment events, and connections to supportive resources.
Need a Resume?
Need a Resume?
New Jersey Reentry Corporation helps individuals returning from incarceration, addiction treatment, or other justice-system involvement prepare for employment. Services may include career planning, credential training, employment events, and connections to supportive resources.
Need help with your résumé or interview?
Many local workforce programs offer free résumé reviews, interview coaching, career planning, and job-search workshops.
Additional Barriers to Employment
Additional Barriers to Employment
Residents facing transportation, housing, childcare, language, documentation, or financial barriers may also benefit from speaking with the Bergen One-Stop Career Center or Greater Bergen Community Action for referrals to supportive services. Greater Bergen Community Action works in areas including workforce development, education, housing, and financial stability. Visit site.
Bergen Community College Students and Alumni
Bergen Community College’s Career Center provides career advisement, professional development, experiential-learning opportunities, and employment-network support for current students and alumni.
Current Job Openings
Looking for live job openings?
Job openings change daily. Visit the official websites below for the most current employment opportunities.
Bergen County Employment Opportunities
Bergen County Employment Opportunities
New Jersey Civil Service Careers
New Jersey Civil Service Careers
Residents interested in state, county, or municipal government employment can also explore New Jersey Civil Service opportunities and examination announcements.
Unemployment Assitance
Unemployment Assitance
Lost Your Job or Had Your Hours Reduced?
New Jersey unemployment benefits are handled by the NJ Department of Labor. Residents may apply for benefits, manage an existing claim, and access reemployment information through the state unemployment system. The state’s northern New Jersey Reemployment Call Center number is currently 201-601-4100.
Need Help Finding the Right Employment Resource?
Not sure where to start?
Legacy Community Care Initiative can help connect Ocean County residents with employment, training and community resources based on their individual needs.
LCCI provides resource navigation and referrals. We are not an employment agency and do not guarantee employment, program eligibility, placement or financial assistance.
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