New Jersey’s 18 Community Colleges, working with many partners, are at the forefront of unlocking opportunity for students, workers, and industries across the state. Each year, more than 230,000 New Jerseyans, of all ages and backgrounds turn to their local Community Colleges to gain the skills, education, and credentials needed for academic, economic, and social mobility. As the landscape of work and education continues to evolve, Community Colleges will play an even more essential role in expanding access to opportunity and addressing workforce needs in key industries such as health care, technology, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and supply chain management.