Career-related services offered by the partners of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board focus on meeting customers from Hunterdon and Somerset Counties where they are.
- The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Employment Services office and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) office at 75 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Somerville are open for walk-in services 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding state holidays. For information on Employment Services, call 908-704-3000. For information on DVRS, call 908-704-3030. To schedule an appointment, use this form.
- The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at 8 Bartles Corner Road in Flemington is open for walk-in services with state and county partners 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, and by appointment on Thursday and Friday, as well as phone and virtual services, excluding county holidays. Call 908-704-3000 or use this form to schedule an appointment.
- The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center on the second floor of 27 Warren St. in Somerville is open for walk-in services from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding county holidays. Call 908-541-5780 or email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us.
In addition to in-person, all offices offer services through e-mail, phone and virtual platforms. A virtual orientation session for new customers of the Training Center is conducted at 10 a.m. Fridays, and virtual and in-person career-webinars on different topics are presented an ongoing basis by the Training Center and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Bookmark this GRWDB calendar page to keep up with the latest offerings. Job fairs and related career events from around the state can be found on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Events Calendar.
GRWDB Board and Committee meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or virtually. The schedule of meetings can be found on the Events – Meeting Packages tab of the website.
For more information and instructions on submitting items for calendar consideration, contact the GRWDB at 908-541-5790 or info@thegrwdb.org.
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Norwescap Computer Classes: Intro to Microsoft Excel – Day 1
May 15 @ 9:15 am - 1:30 pm
FreeNorwescap’s CLTC will continue its free in-person computer classes in May at the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. using Norwescap computers and Internet.
- Using LinkedIn to Aide Your Job Search: Thursday May 1: Learn how to use LinkedIn to enhance your job search, build professional connections, and stay updated on industry trends. Discover tips to create a strong profile that stands out to employers.
- Introduction to Microsoft Word: Day 1 – Tuesday, May 6; Day 2 – Thursday, May 8; Day 3 – Tuesday, May 13: This three-session class covers the evolution of word processing, how Word has shaped document creation, and key functions, settings, and tools. Learn how to use tables and templates, follow best practices for professional documents, and practice applying Word to everyday tasks.
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Day 1 – Thursday, May 15; Day 2 – Tuesday, May 20; Day 3 – Thursday, May 22: Learn what Excel is and how it’s used in real life. This class covers basic functionality like rows, columns, cells, and data entry. You’ll also learn simple formulas and functions, budgeting basics, and an introduction to pivot tables and charts.
- Microsoft Excel Advanced: Tuesday, May 27: This one-day class is for those who’ve completed Excel basics or have prior experience. Topics include VLookup, HLookup, and XLookup; customizing pivot tables and charts; and creating presentation-ready Excel sheets.
To register and learn about the computer classes being offered in May, contact cltc@norwescap.org or by phone: Somerset County clients: Call 908-900-0060, Ext. 1503 or text 908-899-1444 (Sam Ricker); all other client, call 908-788-1453 or text 908-824-0582 (Terry Sickinger).
