Community Resources

Last updated September 2026.

Job Seekers of Montclair — Free, non-sectarian job search and support group with weekly programs and networking; open to all.
New Jersey Career Connections — The state’s hub for career counseling, training, job listings, and specialized services for veterans, mature workers, youth, displaced homemakers, and people with disabilities.
Essex County One-Stop Career Center — East Orange and Newark — Walk-in career counseling, resume help, Jersey Job Club workshops, training funds, and resource rooms with computers and phones.
Montclair Public Library — Job and Career — The library’s own guide to databases, online courses, and local programs.

Job & Career Accelerator — Build resumes and cover letters, practice interviews, and search millions of listings. Any NJ library card.
LinkedIn Learning — 16,000+ video courses on job hunting, software, and leadership. Montclair library card required.
Reference Solutions — Research employers and build target company lists. Any NJ library card.
USAJOBS — Official site for federal government jobs.
NJ Civil Service Commission — State, county, and municipal government job announcements and exams.
Township of Montclair — Employment — Openings with the Township.
Library Computers, Printing & Scanning — Free Wi-Fi and public computers; ask staff for help with online applications.

SkillUp NJ — 5,000+ free online courses and 100+ certifications in IT, data, project management, and more. Free for NJ residents.
Libraries to Business (L2B) — Free webinars on business and workforce development from NJ libraries.
Adult School of Montclair — Affordable evening classes in technology, languages, and professional skills.
Essex County College — Continuing Education — Certificate programs and workforce training in Newark and West Caldwell.
Montclair State University — Professional Education — Certificates and non-credit professional programs.
NJ Department of Labor — Training Programs — Apprenticeships, tuition waivers, and funded training through the One-Stop system.
Language Learning & ESOL — Library English classes and conversation groups for job seekers whose first language isn’t English.

Urban League of Essex County — Job readiness, placement, and training programs. Newark. 973-624-9535
JVS of MetroWest — Career counseling, placement, and vocational rehabilitation for job seekers of all backgrounds.
NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services — Employment services for people with disabilities.
NJ Veterans Services — Priority service for veterans at every One-Stop Career Center.
Mature Worker Services (55+) — Senior Community Service Employment Program and age-friendly job resources through the One-Stops.
NJ Reentry Corporation — Employment and support services for people returning from incarceration.
Goodwill NYNJ — Free job training and placement services.

NJ Unemployment Insurance — File a claim, check status, and schedule an in-person appointment.
NJ Family Leave & Disability Insurance — Temporary disability and family leave benefits.
NJ 211 — Referrals for utility, food, and housing help while between jobs. Dial 2-1-1
Get Covered NJ — Health coverage after losing employer insurance.

NJ Small Business Development Center at Rutgers-Newark — Free counseling on business plans, financing, and marketing.
SCORE Northeast New Jersey — Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
Montclair Center BID — Support for downtown businesses. 973-509-3820
NJ Business Action Center — One-stop state help for registering and growing a business. 800-JERSEY-7
Library Business Databases — Market research and company data through Reference Solutions; ask at the Reference Desk.