JERSEY CITY, NJ — The City of Jersey City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with Team Walker, successfully hosted The Embankment Experience: Building Futures Together — Embankment Project Information Session and Job Fair, bringing together residents, employers, and public- and private-sector partners to expand equitable access to employment opportunities connected to the Embankment Project.

Held at the Team Walker Building, the event provided a direct platform for job seekers to meet with recruiters, participate in informational sessions, and explore career pathways within the construction and infrastructure sectors. The partnership between the City of Jersey City and Team Walker reflected a shared commitment to inclusive hiring, workforce readiness, and community-centered economic development.

The job fair underscored the importance of strategic public-private partnerships in ensuring that major infrastructure investments translate into meaningful opportunities for local residents. Collaboration among municipal leadership, Team Walker, developers, contractors, and community stakeholders demonstrated how coordinated efforts can strengthen workforce pipelines and promote long-term career advancement.

Assemblyman Jerry Walker highlighted the role of partnerships in aligning development with opportunity and ensuring community impact.

“This event reflects what can be achieved when the City, Team Walker, and our industry partners work collaboratively to open doors for local residents,” said Assemblyman Walker. “These partnerships ensure that transformative projects like the Embankment create real and lasting economic impact.”

Jersey City Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Floyd Jeter emphasized the City’s commitment to equity-driven workforce initiatives and intentional collaboration.

“At the core of this effort is a commitment to inclusion and access,” said Dr. Jeter. “By partnering with organizations like Team Walker, we are building systems that connect residents to sustainable careers and ensure our communities share in the benefits of Jersey City’s growth.”

Employers recruited for positions across project management, supervision, safety, accounting, skilled trades, and general labor, reinforcing the Embankment Project’s focus on inclusive hiring and local workforce participation.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Team Walker reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to collaboration that advances workforce equity, strengthens community partnerships, and supports Jersey City’s long-term economic vitality.