Employment and Training Center

For job readiness and assistance with employment, please email us at

Lindenfirstnj@gmail.com

or text us: (908) 290-3107

  You will be scheduled for an orientation session on

Tuesdays at 10:30 am, Linden City Hall

FOR JOBS:  Scroll below

FOR PROGRAM INFO: Scroll below

Program Info: The "LINDEN FIRST Employment and Training Center" is a service provided by the city of Linden, NJ, under the leadership of Mayor Derek Armstead and the Linden City Council. The center is managed by Communities In Cooperation Inc. (CIC) and collaborates with local businesses, government organizations, schools, colleges, nonprofits, and faith-based groups. The primary objective of this center is to connect local employers with local employees, exclusively for the residents of Linden. To be eligible for job referrals, clients must complete the Employment Readiness Workshop, which helps them refine their skills and present themselves best to potential employers; around 6 out of every ten customers who use this service secure employment successfully. Although the center prioritizes Linden residents, limited services may also be provided to residents of other cities.

JOBS: Here are some examples of essential businesses: restaurants, pest control companies, retail stores, warehouses, package and delivery services, supermarkets, administrative and executive assistants, program managers, CDL drivers, security personnel, direct support professionals, and many others.

Employment and Training Center

For job readiness and assistance with employment, please email us at

RoselleFirstJobs@gmail.com

or text us: (908) 445-4745

  You will be scheduled for an orientation session on

Fridays at 1:00 p.m., Roselle Borough Hall

FOR JOBS:  Scroll below

FOR PROGRAM INFO: Scroll below

Program Info: The "ROSELLE FIRST Workforce Center" is a service contracted by the Borough of Roselle, NJ, under Mayor Donald Shaw and the Roselle Borough Council. It is operated by Communities In Cooperation, Inc. (CIC). It collaborates with local businesses, federal, state, and local governments, colleges, schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to connect local employers and employees. This service is exclusively available to residents of the Borough of Roselle, although limited services may be provided to residents of other towns. To qualify for client referrals, individuals must complete the Employment Readiness Workshop, which helps refine their skills and prepare them for interactions with employers. Six out of every ten customers serviced successfully secure employment. Although the emphasis is on Roselle residents, the center provides limited services to residents of other cities when possible.

JOBS: Here are some examples of essential businesses: restaurants, pest control companies, retail stores, warehouses, package and delivery services, supermarkets, administrative and executive assistants, program managers, CDL drivers, security personnel, direct support professionals, and many others.

Discover the serene Charles Street Park, nestled at the intersection of Middlesex Street in Linden, NJ, where we've proudly initiated our community garden project once again. This revival comes courtesy of the 2023 Union County Means Green Community Garden Grant, a beacon of hope amid the challenges posed by COVID-19.

Gratitude extends to the City of Linden, particularly Mayor Derek Armstead, for generously providing us with a space for this transformative garden. With a focus on enhancing nutrition, education, recreation, social interaction, and volunteerism, the garden promises a holistic experience centered around cultivating nourishing food.

In previous years, our collaboration with the First Baptist Church of Linden and the Come Grow With Us initiative bore fruit in the form of a garden comprising twenty beds on the church grounds. The youthful members of CIC and the congregants of First Baptist united their efforts to tend to this thriving garden, fostering a true sense of community