Neighbors Job Club Media Coverage and Milestones

2013. Job seekers affected by the recession

The New York Times profiled older workers navigating a difficult return to employment. Forbes included the original network in a career-site roundup. Connecticut legislative staff also examined the group’s local meeting model and expansion.

2014. From peer meetings to public discussion

AOL published an account of long-term unemployed workers meeting with Labor Secretary Thomas Perez. The Guardian reported on support groups used by older unemployed workers. The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey announced a collaboration to expand local job search support.

See the early timeline, reported success stories, or background on the organization.

Sources and further reading

• The New York Times on older laid-off workers
• Forbes career website roundup
• The Guardian on job search support groups
• AOL account of the Perez meeting
• Connecticut legislative staff review
• PSGCNJ partnership announcement