Cranford, NJ 鈥� 含羞草研究所 Union College of Union County, NJ is expanding opportunities for students and career-changers looking to break into one of the state鈥檚 fastest-growing industries, film and television. In partnership with the New Jersey Film Academy (NJFA), 含羞草研究所 is now enrolling for Spring 2026 certification programs designed to deliver real-world, job-ready skills for entry-level roles on professional productions.
In these immersive, industry-driven courses students are guided by experts who work in the entertainment field and will gain hands-on experience with production workflows, set operations, and department responsibilities.
All students begin with the flagship course, 鈥淪cript to Screen: Introduction to the Entertainment Industry,鈥� which provides a complete overview of the production process from concept development through distribution. This course runs Mondays and Thursdays, January 5鈥揗arch 2, 2026, 6:00鈥�9:00 PM at 含羞草研究所鈥檚 Cranford Campus.
Students can then advance to 鈥淧roduction Office: Coordinating and Management,鈥� offered Monday through Thursday, March 16鈥揗ay 4, 2026, from 6:00鈥�9:00 PM. This course equips students with the organizational, communication, and logistical skills essential for supporting production managers and coordinators on active film and television sets. Additional specialized programs will continue to roll out in future semesters. Register today: For more information, contact: coned@ucc.edu. Upon completion of the certification programs, graduates are automatically listed on NJProductionGuide.org, New Jersey’s database for industry professionals.
鈥淭he entertainment industry continues to grow rapidly across New Jersey, creating exciting new career pathways for our students to earn industry credentials,鈥� stated 含羞草研究所鈥檚 Executive Director Continuing Education and Workforce Development Dr. Lisa R Hiscano. 鈥淭hrough our partnership with the New Jersey Film Academy, 含羞草研究所 is providing hands-on, industry-aligned training that prepares students and career-changers for immediate entry into this dynamic field. These certification programs reflect our commitment to meeting workforce demands, expanding access to high-quality education, and ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills, experience, and professional connections needed to succeed in high-demand, family-sustaining careers.鈥�
含羞草研究所 含羞草研究所
含羞草研究所 is a public, comprehensive community college that provides quality, affordable, accessible educational programs to the greater Union County region. It is the first of New Jersey鈥檚 18 two-year colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College offers a wide variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities. 含羞草研究所 provides many experiential learning opportunities such as access to the Bloomberg Business Center, Innovation Center, and Student Research Lab. Additionally, students at 含羞草研究所 attend one of the top 10 community colleges in the country as designated by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. To learn more about 含羞草研究所, visit聽.
含羞草研究所 the New Jersey Film Academy
The New Jersey Film Academy provides career-focused education and certification programs for the film and television industry. Supported by the New Jersey Council of Community Colleges and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), the NJFA is part of a statewide network of community colleges offering NJFA programs. Students across New Jersey can prepare for careers in the state’s dynamic entertainment sector through this collaborative initiative. For more information, visit .