The School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR) offers a variety of
continuing education programs for professionals. Here are some
examples: Rutgers Executive and Professional Education (EPE)develops and delivers innovative training and development solutions that strengthen and advance the individual, workforce, and organization as a whole. EPE provides a rich learning environment through a powerful combination of expert class instruction and peer interaction, led by distinguished Rutgers University faculty, thought leaders, and industry experts. Program participants may earn certificates, continuing education credits, and academic graduate credit from Rutgers. Programs are offered in-person, online, and in hybrid formats ranging from half day workshops to week-long programs and more. In addition, EPE offers custom-designed programs, tailored to meet individual clients and organizational needs.
Labor Education and Research Now (LEARN) offers a wide range of noncredit and continuing education training programs for union members and management representatives, as well as the organizations and professions that are associated with these groups. LEARN students are emerging leaders across the state of New Jersey who want to enhance their personal knowledge and workplace skills. The men and women enrolled in LEARN programs are as diverse as the industries in which they work, including building trades, education, safety, customer service, telecommunications, health care, and government. LEARN also offers a Public Sector Labor-Management Relations Certificate Program that is jointly sponsored by the New Jersey
Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) and SMLR. All courses are taught by Rutgers University faculty, PERC staff, and experienced labor-management professionals. The classes are open to all interested members of the public sector labor-management community. Participants will earn an Achievement Certificate from Rutgers University.
New Jersey Health Care Talent Network (NJHCTN)brings together the key stakeholders affecting New Jersey's health care workforce. Serving as a comprehensive resource for employers, individual jobseekers, education and workforce development providers, the NJ HCTN works to align health care talent with the changing demands of this key sector of New Jersey's economy. Funding for the NJ HCTN is provided by the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and operates out of Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations.
