The campus of New Community Workforce Development Center is in Newark, NJ, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at New Community Workforce Development Center include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Its open admissions system makes New Community Workforce Development Center an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 162 students enrolled (117 full-time equivalent). New Community Workforce Development Center has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
New Community Workforce Development Center
201 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
General Phone: (973) 824-6484
http://www.newcommunity.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 47 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics and Repair | 23 | automobile mechanics |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 14 | chef training |
| Construction Trades | 7 | property management |
Number of programs and degrees for New Community Workforce Development Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 91 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, New Community Workforce Development Center had a total enrollment of 162 students (117 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 64% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 33% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 22% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 63% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Newark, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
New Community Workforce Development Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3424500)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Community Workforce Development Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
On-campus library
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