New Jersey has re-launched the Governor’s Fellows Program, a State employment program designed to attract and retain a diverse pool of qualified individuals interested in pursuing a career in public service. The newly revised program will offer an opportunity for recent grads and emerging professionals to be hired into key policy and programmatic areas. The launch of the new program will play a critical role in broadening the unique perspectives and diversity represented in New Jersey’s state workforce.

Eligibility for the Governor’s Fellows Program will be based on several qualifications, including effective communication and teamwork skills, established excellence in professional or academic achievement, proven leadership ability, and a demonstrated commitment to public policy.

The deadline for Fellow applications is May, 12, 2023, with interviews being held throughout the summer. The expected start date will be September 2023. For more information, visit: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobannouncements/DefaultJobAnnouncement/JobList 

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The New Jersey Hall Of Fame has listed some 50 individuals for its class of 2023. The nonprofit is encouraging the public to go to VoteHallofFame.com to support famous Jerseyans who have made an impact on the world.

Those listed include the poet, writer, and activist Amiri Baraka; pianist Dr. George Theophilus Walker, who became the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music; WNBC’s award-winning chief meteorologist Janice Huff; George Clinton, founder of Parliament Funkadelic; singer (Fifth Dimenion)/actress Marilyn McCoo; and former NFL players Tiki Barber and Drew Pearson.  

The public can vote on the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 nominee list until May 19.

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Emmy Award-winning actress and Broadway star Sheryl Lee Ralph will receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree when she addresses graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s 257th anniversary commencement on May 14 and to jazz musician Terence Blanchard when he delivers remarks at Rutgers University-Newark’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 16. Rutgers University-Camden will hold its commencement on May 15 and will award an honorary doctor of letters degree to Dana Redd, the former mayor of the city of Camden who will deliver the keynote address.

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