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Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development network

Weekly hoursMon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark is a workforce office in Newark, New Jersey, part of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development network. It is at 990 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102. Call (973) 733-8500. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.

What to bring to Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark

  • Photo IDNew Jersey's claim checklist asks for an ID
  • Social Security numberNew Jersey's claim checklist asks for it
  • Your work historyEmployers and dates; New Jersey asks for the last 18 months
  • A resume, even a rough draftUseful if you want resume or job search help
  • Unemployment claim detailsClaim number and any letters, if you already filed

Full checklist by situation · New Jersey unemployment documents

Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark hours Eastern Time

Mon8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Tue8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wed8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thu8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Fri8:30 AM–4:30 PM
SatNot listed
SunNot listed

"Not listed" means the official source does not give hours for that day. We do not assume it is closed.

Address and contact

990 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson BoulevardNewark, NJ 07102

Phone
(973) 733-8500
Email
Not published
County
Essex
Time zone
Eastern Time

Services at Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark

Job search helpUnemployment helpVeterans servicesYouth programs

Unemployment help and appointments

The official listing says this center offers help with unemployment insurance.

In-person unemployment help is by appointment in the One-Stop network. Whether this site and time are available is confirmed in the state's appointment scheduler; the center's hours are not the hours of unemployment staff.

Appointments: Career services: walk-in. Unemployment help: by appointment only, at sites offered in the state scheduler.

New Jersey policy: Participating One-Stop Career Centers offer in-person unemployment help by appointment only; walk-ins are for career services.

Accessibility and languages

The official listing does not describe accessibility features. Call ahead to request accommodations; federal one-stop rules require American Job Center sites to be physically and programmatically accessible to people with disabilities.

Spanish-language help is not confirmed by the official listing.

Map and directions

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Questions about Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark

What are the hours of Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark?

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (Eastern Time). Days not shown are not listed by the official source, so call before you go on those days and on holidays.

What is the phone number of Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark?

(973) 733-8500.

Where is Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark located?

990 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102. The map location is approximate; use the street address for directions.

Can I file for unemployment at Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark?

The official listing says this center offers help with unemployment insurance. In-person unemployment help is by appointment in the One-Stop network. Whether this site and time are available is confirmed in the state's appointment scheduler; the center's hours are not the hours of unemployment staff. In New Jersey you can file online through the state unemployment website or by phone at North NJ: 201-601-4100; Central NJ: 732-761-2020; South NJ: 856-507-2340; out-of-state claims: 1-888-795-6672.

Do I need an appointment at Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark?

Career services: walk-in. Unemployment help: by appointment only, at sites offered in the state scheduler.

How much is unemployment in New Jersey?

The maximum weekly benefit is $905 for up to 26 weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Labor table effective July 2026. Your amount depends on your past wages.

Sources

Checked October 30, 2026 against nj.gov/labor/career-services/contact-us/one-st....

Center website: nj.gov

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