New Jersey

7:40

Creating Learning Opportunities for Girls

Natasha Hemmings, CEO of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, discusses how the organization has increased STEM learning opportunities, including the creation of a mobile classroom. Natasha Hemmings also discusses the importance of volunteers and how the Girls Scouts are focused on racial justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. June 6, 2023.

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6:12

Expanding Program Opportunities for Young People to Gain Digital Skills

Hopeworks partners with young people to help them gain digital skills and move them into long-term living wage careers. The organization’s Executive Director, Dan Rhoton, explains how they have expanded their program to offer services in both Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA and also offer dual enrollment opportunities for high school students. Recorded May 24, 2023.

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9:48

Promoting LGBT owned businesses in New Jersey

Gus Penaranda, Executive Director of the New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce, explains what a new certification process means for LGBT-owned businesses in the state and who is eligible to apply. Gus Penaranda also discusses a first of its kind LBGT summit, the organization’s new online magazine, and an anti-discrimination in sports initiative. May 12, 2023.

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5:05

New Jersey Conference of Mayors

Mayors from across the state met to exchange ideas and best practices at the 58th annual New Jersey Conference of Mayors conference at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. State Legislators also participated in a panel and New Jersey’s Governor served as the lunchtime keynote speaker.

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5:24

Advancing research and development and growing innovative STEM programs in ...

Kim Case, Executive Director of Research & Development Council of New Jersey, discusses the organization’s efforts to drive New Jersey’s innovation economy and grow a STEM talent pipeline. Kim Case also discusses NJ STEM Month and the Edison Patent Awards. Recorded April 18, 2023.

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6:54

Helping Women Achieve Economic Independence

Melissa Tenzer, CEO of Dress For Success Central NJ, discusses the organization’s work to help women achieve economic independence including providing professional attire and job-readiness programs designed to support clients through every stage of employment. She also discusses a new development program available within a high school as well as how individuals and organizations can help benefit Dress for Success. Recorded March 15, 2023.

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6:18

Educational opportunities designed to provide career pathways for students

Dr. Barbara Gaba, President of Atlantic Cape Community College, discusses how the college works to ensure their more than 40 different degree programs and certificate and professional programs reflect the needs of current job markets in order to best serve students. Dr. Gaba also discusses the college’s new offerings. Recorded March 3, 2023.

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6:19

Helping youth who have experienced trauma build stronger futures

Alice Woods, Executive Director of Ocean’s Harbor House, discusses how her organization works with young people who have experienced abuse or neglect or who are homeless build stronger futures. Alice Woods also discusses the prevention of sexual exploitation of children and human trafficking. Recorded March 3, 2023.

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7:54

Helping Youth Achieve Great Futures

Jordan Thomas, Unit Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County-Jersey City Unit, discusses the organization’s new program designed to address childhood trauma and learning loss in the after school hours and why school, family and Club involvement is integral to student success. Recorded February 13, 2023.

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5:19

Celebrating 75 Years of Easterseals New Jersey

Cristina Jones, Chief Program Officer for Easterseals New Jersey, discusses the organization’s 75 years of service and how they work to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recorded February 3, 2023.

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6:48

Helping Boys and Young Men of Color Reach their Full Potential

Darrin Anderson, CEO of the NJ YMCA State Alliance, discusses a collaborative nationwide program to support and advance life outcomes for boys and young men of color who face profound challenges growing up. He also discusses the Y’s outreach efforts to socially isolated older adults as well as the organization’s early childhood and camp programs and the ways in which the Y is working to combat food insecurity statewide. Recorded February 3, 2023.

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7:23

Year-Round Programming for Camden Residents

Major Keith Maynor, Camden Kroc Center Administrator for The Salvation Army, discusses the organization’s year-round programming for all ages including healthcare, aquatics and after school opportunities and how the building serves as an anchor institution in the City of Camden. Major Maynor also discusses the organization's efforts to combat food insecurity throughout Camden. Recorded February 3, 2023.

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5:19

Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Centennial

Rachael Glashan Rupisan, Executive Director of the Alice Paul Institute, discusses her organization’s efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, their programs to educate a new generation of leaders, and how the non-profit works to preserve the birthplace of Alice Paul. Recorded January 18, 2023.

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7:00

Archives and our Local History

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon discusses the types of records stored by the Clerk’s office, including property records that date to the late 1600s. She also discusses her office’s annual history day and preparation for America’s 250th anniversary. Recorded January 6, 2023.

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7:47

The Impact of Flooding and Resiliency Planning

Andrew Nowick, the Mayor of the City of Lambertville, discusses the impact of Hurricane Ida on the community, the ways the city is working to mitigate future storms, the concept of a stormwater utility and Lambertville as a destination. Recorded January 6, 2023.

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6:44

Veteran Focused Legislation

New Jersey State Senator Troy Singleton discusses veterans related bills including one that would rehabilitate housing for homeless veterans and another that would establish a pilot program to provide an alternative route for veterans to become teachers. The Senator also discusses his monthly service projects where the public can work to make a difference with local organizations. Recorded January 6, 2023.

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