The North Jersey Partners' mission is to align and connect regional institutions and organizations to ensure that individuals and industries become and remain competitive, inventive, and innovative.

The North Jersey Partners primary goals are to:

• leverage assets that help sustain and grow our regional economy;
• link unemployed and underemployed residents as well as prepare student to fill jobs in industry sectors with existing shortages and anticipated growth; and
• spur development and job creation through innovation and small business expansion as well as collaboration with business, government, academics, capital sectors, community-based and nonprofit organizations.

Unique Approach

North Jersey Partners connects, links, and leverages:

• Existing projects and programs that are effectively training and developing individuals to meet the needs of business;
• New programs that fill skill and training gaps in the workforce by connecting programs, individuals, and businesses; and
• Fresh approaches to teaching and training potential workers by offering support to meet specific industry needs.