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January 7, 2026

Cape May County residents can get paid on-the-job-training

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Division of Workforce Development On-the-Job (OJT) training program provides county residents the opportunity to be paid while learning a new trade or skill that leads to full-time employment.

Eligible residents must be: 18 years of age or older, unemployed, laid-off, or under employed.

The OJT program matches your goals and interests with a business or company that will hire you full time during the training period with the goal that if successful the employer will hire you as a full-time employee. The training period is determined by the scope of training and knowledge required to successfully perform the job requirements.

The OJT program provides career opportunities that would not be available without the training provided by the employer that leads to full-time employment.

For more information and to make an appointment with an OJT employment specialist call 609-886-6529.

$4,000 Education and Training Grants Available 

The Cape May County Division of Workforce Development offers education and training grants up to $4,000.  Grants are available for in-demand jobs and careers such as: LPN, Dental Assistant, Computer Technology, HVAC/Plumbing, Certified Nurse Assistant, CDL-B/A license, Culinary Arts, Skin Care Specialist, Welding, Pharmacy Technician, Cosmetology, and many more. 

For more information and to schedule an appointment for all training opportunities, call (609) 886-6529, or visit the One Stop Career Center, located at the County Commons complex, 3801 Route 9 South, Unit 3, Rio Grande, NJ 08242.  The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding state holidays). These services are funded in part by the NJ Department of Labor with funds from the US Department of Labor through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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