The Office of Diversity and Inclusion was established in the聽
Department of the Treasury to lead New Jersey鈥檚 efforts to promote diverse leadership in government that is reflective of the state鈥檚 population and to increase the utilization of聽minority and women-owned businesses in the state contracting process. Programs and initiatives include:
- Training curriculum that provides for core competencies in diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Collaboration with Cabinet members and appointing authorities to identify diverse workforce talent
- Development of a statewide strategic Diversity and Inclusion plan designed to provide for accountability, measure performance and centralize processes and procedures across state departments, agencies, authorities, colleges and universities. As a result, greater utilization of MWBE鈥檚 in state procurement can be achieved
