The Cape May County Division of Workforce Development One-Stop Center provides an array of career and job training, education and employment services at one location.

Specific services target unemployed and dislocated workers, youths, veterans, ex-offenders, age 55-plus, and those who have a physical or mental disability.

The program is not an entitlement. Rather, it is a last resort for employment offering those who qualify—generally Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Older Youth (18-24)—education and training opportunities in specific in-demand occupations that will lead to full-time employment.

Education and Training Grants

Cape May County’s Workforce Development program offers eligible residents education and training grants up to $4,000, and paid On-The-Job-Training opportunities.

Education and training opportunities grants are available for in-demand jobs such as:

Dental Assistant • Computer Technology •  HVAC/Plumbing • Certified Nurse Assistant •  CDL• Culinary Arts • Skin Care Specialist • Welding • Pharmacy Technician • Cosmetology • Office Network Specialist • Electrician • Auto Mechanic • And many more in-demand careers and jobs …

Visit the NJ Department of Labor website New Jersey Training Opportunities for more extensive listings of labor demand occupations that will qualify you for a training grant.

Get Paid While Learning a Trade

The On-The-Job Training program provides an opportunity for unemployed workers to learn a new trade while being paid up to 26 weeks.  The goal is for workers to learn while on the job which can lead to full-time employment.

The One-Stop Center is staffed with an OJT specialist for those seeking more information and discuss current employers participating in the program.

Who qualifies for WIOA Funding?

Workforce funding is generally budgeted into Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Older Youth (18-24) categories. The majority of funding is budgeted towards adult and dislocated workers who are unemployed, and others who can qualify based on specific criteria.