In a rapidly changing employment market it is critical to have a fluid statewide work force system that can respond quickly to the needs of employers and job-seekers.

These Talent Networks have been established to focus on the specific needs of key industries in the state in order to connect employers, job seekers, the state’s One Stop Career Centers and educational institutions to achieve the common goal of helping current job seekers develop relevant skills that lead to job opportunities, helping employers find qualified employees, and to ensure that New Jerseyans have access to training and educational opportunities that lead to the jobs of the future.

The mission of each Talent Network is to:

· Support the efforts of the workforce development system and educational institutions to prepare workers
  for opportunities in key industry sectors,

· Serve as the primary workforce contact for the industry sector,

· Encourage networking between job seekers, employers and education and training providers, and

· Establish a Talent Development Advisory Group (TDAG) to obtain regular feedback on the workforce
  needs of employers in order to guide future workforce development efforts.