Newark, New Jersey is home to approximately 300,000 people and considered by leading financial magazines and analysts as one of the best 25 large cities in the USA for employment and business success. Newark is the County seat and, thus. the center of Essex County government in New Jersey.

This city was founded in 1666, early in the settlement of the New Nation, America. Historic landmarks include many Gothic style churches and cemeteries, parks, statues, and historic buildings.

The Largest Employers of Newark include:

• Newark Liberty International Airport & Continental Airlines
• Prudential Financial, Inc.
• University of Medicine/Dentistry
• Mt. Carmel Guild Mental Health Services
• Prudential Insurance
• The City of Newark - government
• Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NJ

The occupational titles that are experiencing the fastest growth and offering the greatest number of opportuntties for job seekers at least through 2014 are contained in the following Top 10 list.

The Heathcare Industry and related health services of all kinds are Number One on this Top 10 list, with Registered Nurses leading the way. Because of the national retirement of two large groups of Healthcare Professionals - 1) Baby Boomers, and 2) their doctors and other practitioners - RNs and other health related workers will be in huge demand through the year 2050 at the very least. After our Boomer cohort has passed away, the generations coming in their wake will live even longer lives, requiring even greater numbers of health care and aide-type assistants.

As America becomes more and more a Knowledge and Green-based Economy inthe 21st century, all the Service Industries will continue to exapnd and grow, especially will health and aide-type sevices, Infomration Technology (IT), Entertainment, Tourism, Travel and Dining; Green Industries, and related occupations. Services overall will continue to be in High Demand, because of Newark's proximity to other large metropolitan areas, such as New York City.

Top 10 Fastest-Growing Job in the Greater Newark Area and Essex County

1. Registered Nurses(RNs) - including Travel Nursing [Service]
2. Janitors and Cleaners [Service]
3. Flight Attendants [Service]
4. Home Health Aides [Service]
5. Medical Secretaries
6. Retail Sales People [Service]
7. Customer Service Reps [Service]
8. Child Care Workers [Service]
9. Business Operations Specialists
10. Nurse's Aides, Orderlies, and Health Attendants [Service]

It is clear that a full 8 out of 10 (80%) of the Top 10 list of fast-growing jobs are serviced based.

The next fastest-growing jobs make up a list that is also largely service based:

• Teacher Assistants [Service]
• Airline Pilots, Copilots, Flight Engrs
• Preschool Teachers, mainstream [Service]
• Receptionists and Info Clerks[Service]
• All Food Prep and Service Workers, including Fast Food [Service]
• Accountants and Auditors [Service]
• Security Guards [Service]
• Social and Human Service Assistants[Service]
• Employment, Recruitment, Job Placement [Service]
• Food Prep Staff [Service]

Ample opportunities to enjoy entertainment and employment arise from Newark's local sports teams. Click onth elinks to access home pages and employment sectors.

Professional Teams

• MetroStars (MLS) - East Rutherford
• New Jersey Devils (NHL)
• New Jersey Gladiators (AFL)
• New Jersey Nets (NBA)
• Red Bull New York Soccer
• New Jersey Ironmen Indoor Soccer

League Sports Teams

• Newark Bears (ALPBC) - Newark

High School Teams

• Newark Public Schools

VENUES

• Meadowlands Sports Complex

College Sports

• NJIT Highlanders
• Rutgers Scarlet Raiders
• Essex County Wolverines