NJEDA Extends Deadline for Film and Digital Media Workforce Development RFI

The RFI is part of a $5 million workforce development strategy aimed at improving the NJEDA’s film and digital media workforce. As part of the initiative, NJEDA seeks to gain insights into the industry’s recruitment and training processes, including current teaching programs and best practices for supporting the development of on-set best techniques and practices.

The agency also wants to explore how underserved populations can be supported through the film and digital media industry, including how to encourage the inclusion of minorities, women, and veterans in future workforce training programs.

“The NJEDA is seeking information from respondents on the scope and characteristics of effective workforce training programs in anticipation of creating or supporting programs and initiatives to support workforce development for film and digital media production occupations such as production assistants, production accountants, studio managers, carpenters, grips, electricians, set-dressers, wardrobe assistants, and script supervisors,” said NJEDA.

Responses to the RFI are due by 5pm on 12 June 2024, with follow-up questions due by 5pm on 28 June 2024. The RFI can be accessed here.