Podcast appearances and mentions of John J Heldrich

The unemployment numbers in this first month of the COVID-19 pandemic have been staggering. What can we do to help those who are finding themselves newly unemployed, desperately waiting for their benefits to start and not sure where to turn? In this episode of EJB Talks, our host Stuart Shapiro, Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor of Policy at the Bloustein School, talks to Carl Van Horn, Distinguished Professor at the Bloustein School and Director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, on the dangers of long-term unemployment, who is most vulnerable, and the services the Heldrich Center can provide, along with the State of New Jersey, to help people traverse through the economic crisis brought upon us by COVID-19. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ejbtalks/message

In this 34-minute episode, host Rick Maher is joined by Beth Noveck, Chief Innovation Officer for Governor Phil Murphy in New Jersey and Chair of the Governor’s new Task Force on the Future of Work, and Dr. Carl Van Horn, Director and Distinguished Professor of Public Policy at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, whose team is serving to staff the Task Force work for Beth. Beth and Carl reveal why New Jersey has chosen to focus on preparing for the future of work, as well how the future of work could shape the future of New Jersey’s economy. Discover lessons and takeaways from their work so far, and what workforce professionals and educators can do to better prepare for future of work trends.

We keep being told that the economy is great. It's true that unemployment is at a near half-century low, and inflation is also low, but if the economy is so good, why do so many people feel financially insecure? Bob talks about all of this and more with guest Dr. Carl Van Horn, an expert on employment issues and the founding director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University.

The second anniversary has arrived for the New Start Career Network, the nation’s first initiative dedicated solely to returning older, long-term-unemployed citizens to the workforce. Within only two years, the New Start Career Network has served over 2,800 members, with many having found positions due to the resources, guidance and support made available to them.   Even with this success, the issue continues to pose significant challenges here in New Jersey, a state with one of the highest percentages of long-term unemployment in the country.  Too many individuals and families struggle with the income insecurity and the overall instability associated with long-term unemployment.  In short, the state still has a great deal of work to do. Fortunately, to help solve this far-reaching problem, New Jersey has proven methods, devoted volunteers and dedicated partners. For this discussion of the second year and coming years of the New Start Career Network, New Start New Jersey speaks with the two people who deserve the most credit for the progress: Carl Van Horn, Distinguished University Professor at Rutgers University and Director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development; and Maria Heidkamp, Director of the New Start Career Network.  

“Why Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection is Important to Help Measure the Success of Your Organization” Welcome to the 11th Annual Symposium for Grantees Roundtable discussion podcast. This podcast was recorded on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center at 120 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation. It was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith of Kessler Foundation. The discussion of the roundtable centered around “Why quantitative and qualitative data collection is important to help measure the success of your organization”. Our host, CarolAnn Murphy, communications manager at Kessler Foundation had the opportunity after the symposium to talk with Elaine Katz, senior vice president of Grants and Communications at the foundation, Kathy Krepcio, Executive Director and Senior Researcher, John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Ryan Aldrich, Program Manager for New England Business Associates, and Kevin Nickerson, Co-Director of the American Dream Employment Network, a division of National Disability Institute.

11th Annual Symposium for Grantees How to Use Data to Drive Evaluation and Improve Employment Practices and Outcomes "Employment Data Can Strengthen Your Practice" - presented by Kathy Krepcio Executive Director and Senior Researcher, John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Bios: Rodger DeRose Rodger L. DeRose is president and chief executive officer of Kessler Foundation. Under his leadership, the rehabilitation research and grant program divisions were integrated into one organization combining Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation and the Henry H. Kessler Foundation. Elizabeth Connolly was appointed by Governor Chris Christie as the NJ Department of Human Services Acting Commissioner on February 28, 2015. She has worked in various roles at the Department since 1988, most recently, as Chief of Staff. She began her career in the Department’s Division of Family Development and worked in child welfare reform as Director of Data Analysis and Reporting in the Office of Children’s Services. Ms. Connolly also served as Director of Research and Evaluation, Special Assistant to the Commissioner and led the Department’s Hurricane Sandy recovery initiatives. She lives in North Brunswick and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Masters in Public Administration from Seton Hall University. Governor Chris Christie nominated Ms. Connolly to be Commissioner in June 2015, during the previous legislative session. She was re-nominated February 2016. Kathy Krepcio is the Executive Director of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and is responsible for the day-to-day operations, research, and administrative activities of the Center. During her over 30-year career in higher education, government, and the nonprofit sector, she served for 18 years as Chief of Staff for New Jersey's Office of Information Technology and as Director for Policy and Planning for the Department of Human Services. Her research and technical assistance activities have focused on individuals with disabilities, older workers, dislocated workers, social welfare, employment and training, as well as administrative data analysis and program evaluation. This podcast was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith of Kessler Foundation.

One year ago, the New Start Career Network launched to address one of the more intractable and insidious problems facing New Jersey: long-term unemployment for older workers. New Jersey houses one of the highest percentages of long-term-unemployed individuals in the nation, the impact of which negatively influences our economy and our families. Thanks to the leadership of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, within only one year, the New Start Career Network has served over 1,600 members with the support of over 160 volunteer career coaches and numerous partners. The New Start Career Network has earned the praise of the United States Secretary of Labor, among several others. Most importantly, the New Start Career Network has made a tangible difference in the lives of our state’s citizens. Joining New Start New Jersey Chair and Co-Founder Tammy Murphy to discuss the first year and coming years of the New Start Career Network are: Carl Van Horn, Distinguished University Professor at Rutgers University and Director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development; and Maria Heidkamp, Director of the New Start Career Network.