JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop today announced the appointment of Jim McGreevey to serve as the Executive Director of the Jersey City Employment & Training Commission.

The Commission is charged with the responsibility of overseeing workforce training in the city, linking training with job creation, and identifying job opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed. McGreevey will also be responsible for working with the business community, local colleges and universities, labor unions and non-profits to identify potential job opportunities and skilled training.

“Governor McGreevey has worked hands-on with the inmate population and with re-entry programs and will be a valuable asset to us as we develop a re-entry program for Jersey City,”said Mayor Fulop.  “We are fortunate to have such a distinguished and knowledgeable individual to lead what is one of the most critical positions – that of job creation and workforce development. I look forward to working with Governor McGreevey on providing more job opportunities for all of our residents.” Continue reading Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop Appoints Jim McGreevey to Serve as the Executive Director of the Jersey City Employment and Training Commission →