Signed into law by Governor Chris Christie and effective September 1, 2011, the New Jersey First Act contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees.

The New Jersey First Act states in pertinent part that a person may apply to the committee for an exemption from the residency requirement based on certain criteria.

[5][6] To improve the skills of the state's workforce, the department awards grants to businesses to help train their employees.

Customized Training grants are awarded to companies to help improve workers' skills in specific areas.

Administered by the department, the free website guides both jobseekers and employers "through the maze of state and federal services and offers a unique tool that allows visitors to go online and quickly upload or create a customized résumé."