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NJBAC is here to help businesses thrive, grow, and succeed across New Jersey. Tapping into our deep understanding of the current business landscape, we are able to connect you with the appropriate experts to reach your goals. Our business advocates are available to work closely with you and find solutions for your unique business needs. We can help get the answers you need from government and regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal level. We can facilitate your meetings and handle the follow-ups – confidentially and at no cost to you.
The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) has been the State’s premier training and consulting provider for over 20 years, offering the latest innovations in technology, standards, and practices. Our mission is to help New Jersey’s small to medium-sized manufacturing businesses access the resources and develop the skills they need to grow, innovate, and expand. Our network, tailored solutions, and engineering know-how give manufacturers the resources they need to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
We offer a full range of consulting and training services that help evolve your organization into an innovative, market-driven, and more cost-effective operation. These services allow you to reduce costs, increase revenue, and untap your employees’ full potential. Our services are categorized into the following three areas: Operational Excellence, Innovation and Growth and Workforce Development.
Manufacturing in New Jersey is no longer just the smokestack industry we remember from years ago. Today, employers in manufacturing facilities also oversee the work of highly skilled employees on computer-automated machines that require attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems.
Manufacturing is a $54.4 billion industry with jobs averaging $97,281 a year, higher than the wages paid to many employees in finance, insurance and real estate. NJBIA’s roots are in manufacturing, and we fiercely advocate for legislation that helps the manufacturing industry thrive. It thrives, as our Business Outlook Survey shows optimism for continued growth in durable and non-durable manufacturing.
Through NJBIA, manufacturers receive access to resources that bolster advocacy, collaboration, and visibility for the industry. Manufacturers can be featured on News12 New Jersey on their weekly Made in New Jersey television series. Additionally, NJBIA’s monthly magazine, New Jersey Business, features Unique Manufacturers monthly.
A network of 18 community colleges, working together to provide high-quality education, grow careers, up-skill the workforce, and strengthen NJ's economy by aligning education with the needs of employers.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) grows the state’s economy and increases equitable access to opportunity by supporting high-quality job creation, catalyzing investment, & community development.
The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) network empowers small and medium-sized businesses through expert guidance, innovative solutions, and access to an expansive network of resources. Since its establishment in 1978 as one of the first national SBDC pilot projects, the NJSBDC has supported New Jersey’s business community with high-quality advisory services and training programs tailored to foster innovation and sustainable economic growth.
Operating through 11 full-service regional centers and multiple satellite & affiliate offices, the NJSBDC delivers impactful support in areas like capital acquisition, technology integration, and strategic business development. Guided by core values of innovation, inclusivity, and resilience, the NJSBDC is committed to empowering businesses to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve global competitiveness.
Our team of seasoned professionals, with extensive business experience and advanced academic qualifications, is dedicated to driving transformative solutions that contribute to the prosperity of New Jersey’s economy and the communities we serve.
We offer manufacturers assistance in recruiting candidates for open positions and applying for funding and tools to support talent development and growth.
The NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools represents New Jersey’s 21 county vocational school districts. These districts are designed to prepare career-focused high school students for both college and careers in a variety of career programs, including advanced manufacturing.
County vocational-technical school districts rely on business partnerships to ensure that students receive the knowledge and skills needed to be well positioned for future success. Businesses work with the schools in a variety of ways to promote the profession or be directly involved with the students and graduates. Business partners can join advisory boards to advise about curriculum and offer apprenticeships and internships. They can hire students part-time during their education or full-time after graduation. They can train teachers or faculty, host site visits, or donate equipment or supplies.
These partnerships are valuable to businesses as well to create a pipeline of future employees. To facilitate these relationships, the Council’s website has a sign-up that directly connects businesses to those county vocational-technical school districts with which they would like to partner.
The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) is the leading state agency for higher education policy development and statewide program coordination in New Jersey. The Office works to enhance postsecondary opportunity with a focus on equity, access and affordability for students from all backgrounds. OSHE is dedicated to shaping a strong and inclusive higher education landscape and strategically collaborates with a diverse array of partners to inform best practice, student-centered strategies that empower success.
The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education website provides a variety of information and resources to assist current and future students, employers, and community members in learning more about the initiatives and efforts the agency undertakes. Specific webpages for those seeking information about manufacturing and similar programs, as well as opportunities for enrolling and completing a college degree, are highlighted below.
Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.