New Jersey

Serving young adults, veterans and veteran spouses.

Upskilling veterans and youth to build a tech talent pipeline

In a 2019 Bloomberg report, New Jersey ranked as the 9th most innovative state in the country for its density of STEM research and development. The state also has a higher-than-average unemployment rate for older veterans and underserved youth between 16 and 24.

Our New Jersey program provides tuition-FREE technology training and certifications to veterans, veteran spouses and young adult job seekers, offering an alternative fast-track to tech jobs with employers committed to hiring diverse IT talent.

Learning the Fundamentals of IT?

Our Tech Fundamentals program is your entry point to a tech-based career. In less than 6 months, you will master the basics of IT with real-world application and credentials.

Become a Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity has become an incredibly valuable IT skill-set with the evolving need to protect electronic data. We offer a 26-week full day program to give students an opportunity to gain advanced certifications and improve their earning potential.

Support NPower New Jersey

Your donation today will help NPower New Jersey move people from poverty to the middle class through tech skills training and quality job placement.

What’s New in New Jersey

Check out the latest News & Events from NPower’s New Jersey Offices.

NPower New Jersey Contacts

Helen Kogan

Executive Director, NY/NJ Metro

Careline Ruiz

Program Director

Diocelyn Batista

Placement Director, NY/NJ Metro

Suzanne McShane

Development Director

Our New Jersey Office

Contact our local NPower office if you are interested in applying for the program or attending an information session.

Newark

33 Washington St.
Newark, NJ 07102
862.327.9770
[email protected]

AT&T Donates $65,000 to NPower

NJ Assemblyman Raj Mukherji joined AT&T to announce $65,000 which will be used to launch technology careers for veterans and young adults in Jersey City.

NPower Graduates 37 From Tech Fundamentals Program in New Jersey

After completing his service in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2003, Ivan Alvarado struggled to find work that would make him happy and create a better situation for his family. Then a friend who was a fellow veteran told him about NPower…

NPower New Jersey Graduates 37 from Tech Fundamentals Fall 2018 Class

“I felt at home. I knew that I was meant to do this once I noticed I was excelling,” said graduate Ivan Alvarado.

Atrion Communications Hires Their First NPower IT Apprentice

Atrion Communication Resources (ATRION) has announced the hiring of their first NPower IT Generalist Apprentice, Jennifer Quinones, an Army veteran, as one of their Cyber Security Specialists.

Governor Murphy Advances Plans for New Jersey Apprenticeship Network to Spur Economic Development and Educational Attainment for New Jerseyans

“NPower is honored to partner with the New Jersey Apprenticeship Network on creating pathways to careers in technology. This forward-thinking apprenticeship model will expand the talent pool for much needed IT jobs around the state of New Jersey while also empowering veterans and young adults with the skills and credentials they need to start or enhance their careers,” said Bea Tassot, Executive Director of NPower New Jersey.

United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Registers NPower as the first “IT Generalist” Apprenticeship Program in NJ

The NPower NJ program, taking place in Jersey City, offers qualified students free tuition for its signature Tech Fundamentals program, which includes 15 weeks of half-day in-class instruction followed by a seven-week paid internship. NPower provides a holistic approach to its IT training, including soft skills, corporate mentoring, career counseling, lifelong alumni support, guest lectures and site visits. The apprenticeship will be offered after completing and graduating from the NPower program with on-the-job work experience and ongoing support through NPower’s Online Training Management System.

NPower Graduates 33 From Digital Career Program Aimed At Underserved Young Adults and Veterans

Attending were 33 graduates, along with teachers, administrators, parents, members of the board and sponsors who hire NPower students as interns. NPower educates two kinds of students, veterans and young adults, and both were well represented at the ceremony. Michael K. Gray, director of constituent services for Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr., also attended. Michael Rasmussen, program manager at NPower, MC’ed the event.