The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is committed to ensuring equal economic opportunity for all residents of Jersey City.We work with city departments and community partners to empower residents through business and workforce development opportunities.Jersey City is the most diverse city in New Jersey and the second most diverse city in the nation.Jersey City truly represents a melting pot of national, ethnic and cultural traditions.Always known as America’s “Golden Gate”, the city is the gateway to all walks of life, nestled in the shadow of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.Linguistic diversity also sets Jersey City apart, with 75 different languages ​​spoken in the city’s schools.Feel free to explore the variety of services available to meet the broad needs of our community.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion maintains a directory of business resources to further assist business owners.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion maintains a directory of city vendors certified as minority, women, veterans, LGBTQ-owned and disabled, disadvantaged, and small businesses.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works with the Office of Tax Reduction and Compliance to ensure that building developers and property managers utilize minority, female, and local labor in tax reduction programs.If you are a Jersey City laborer and would like to be considered for a project referral, please register at the link above.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion maintains a database of qualified minority and female workers and business enterprises.ODI is committed to helping develop a diverse, high-performing construction workforce from all walks of life that values ​​equity, diversity, and inclusion.Please complete the Labor, Subcontractor, Supply Housing Application Form for your project.