Division of Workforce Development

The Gloucester County Department of Economic Development Division of Workforce Development (DWD) CAN HELP!

 The DWD is a federal and state-funded jobs program offering job training to qualified applicants.

The DWD is a cooperation effort between the government and private sectors to provide employment related services to individuals who meet the program’s eligibility requirements.

The DWD is administered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

DWD is an equal opportunity employer/program with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Locations:

One-Stop Center                                                       Workforce Investment Board 
215 Crown Point Rd                                                  115 Budd Boulevard
Suite 200                                                                     West Deptford, NJ 08096
Thorofare, NJ 08086                                                 856-384-6963
856-251-6800                                                           (click here for more information)

The DWD provides eligible participants with:

Job search services
DWD participants are provided with free services such as:

• Resume writing
• Searching the Internet
• Interviewing Techniques
• Networking

 Classroom Training
Classroom training is provided in a wide range of fields customized to meet current job needs. If you need a skill that is in demand, we can help you obtain it.

On-the-job-Training
DWD offer on-the-job-training opportunities in selected businesses. You can learn new skills while earning money.

Other Services

• Vocational Counseling
• Educational and Aptitude Testing
• Tuition Waivers

 Do I Qualify?

The DWD Provides financial assistance to individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, economically disadvantaged or who have become displaced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for services without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, political affiliation or belief.

To find out if you qualify, contact our office to start your application. Education is the key to prepare you for the world of work. We are here to help…the rest is up to you.