The Essex County One-Stop Career Center consists of the critical workforce elements including the Division of Training and Employment (DTE), the Workforce Development Board (WDB), the Division of Family Assistance & Benefits (DFAB), community –based literacy providers and the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The One-Stop Career Center system is committed to providing job seekers and employers with a complete array of labor market and work preparation services. The design and delivery of core workforce development services are universally accessible to all individuals and employer customers. Based on the community's labor market needs, the One-Stop system provides services in a efficient, user-friendly, technology-based environment. The goals are to support business growth by connecting employers to a well prepared local labor force, foster strong work preparation skills, and to empower job seekers with the information and support they need to make an informed decision leading to permanent, long-time work. These goals are supported by knowledgeable staff, in a flexible and adaptable environment with a commitment to customer-based continuous improvement. By providing all individuals with comprehensive, timely and accurate information and services, the One-Stop Career Center System facilitates a positive outcome for anyone who enters the system giving direct access to labor market information, labor exchange activities and the means to prepare for and secure gainful employment.