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 Training Service Center at 27 Warren St., second floor, in Somerville is open for in-person, career-related services 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are encouraged. Walk-in and appointment services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday at the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at 6 Gauntt Place in Flemington. On Thursday and Friday, appointment-only services are available. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 908-541-5780 in Somerville or 908-237-0016 in Flemington, or email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us for assistance.
In-person career-related services are available Monday through Friday at the Greater-Raritan One-Stop Career Center – Employment Services at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville. Walk-ins are welcomed but appointments are encouraged. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 908-704-3000 or use this form.
In addition to in-person, all offices continue to 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 career-webinars presented by the Training Center and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are scheduled several times a month. The Employment Services team also offer a monthly series of Jersey Job Club workshops, which can be attended in-person or remotely. Check out the GRWDB’s website calendar for the latest offerings; contact the GRWDB at 908-541-5790 or info@thegrwdb.org.
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.
Look on the calendar for more information on all programs and meetings.
The New Jersey Department of Health 2024 Job Fair will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, at the National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with recruiters face-to-face and learn about job openings at the New Jersey Department of Health. No registration […]
The County of Hunterdon, the USDA Rural Development, the Center for Business & Entrepreneurship and the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Homebuyer's Expo from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Hunterdon Central Regional High School Commons and Little Theater, Junction Road, Flemington. This free event will feature: Exhibitors sharing information […]
A quarterly Board Meeting of the GRWDB Board will be conducted at 12 p.m. Thursday, February 1, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a discussion on the 2024-2026 One-Stop Partner Memorandum of Understanding, a review of an apprenticeship initiative, a discussion on upcoming Requests for Proposals and a variety of program updates. Those who […]
Middlesex College's Office of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning is hosting a free Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Training Bootcamp from February 5 to 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The in-person bootcamp being presented at the college in Edison aims to help attendees train for entry-level jobs in this fast-growing industry. It is presented […]
A Veterans Virtual Job Recruitment focusing on customer service positions with NJM Insurance Group will be conducted from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 6. These are hybrid positions based in West Trenton, with work from home available two days per week after the completion of training. This event is only for Veterans and their […]
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Disabilities Committee, which works to coordinate and integrate local disability […]
Let’s face it, everybody has some unconscious bias. This is not in the context of talking about a preference for Mexican food or an inclination toward the color blue. The focus here is on those inflexible beliefs about whole categories of people that keep us from seeing others accurately, from making fair and appropriate decisions, […]
Nineteen local companies are expected to take part in the BXP Career Fair at 506 Carnegie Center, second floor, Princeton from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 7. Company representative at the Caree Fair will be ready to recruit talent, provide insight on resumes, and guide the exploration of various career opportunities. Participating companies include: […]
Skillup Greater Raritan, presented by Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties unlimited, six-month access to 7,000-plus online learning courses. Register to: • Explore more than 200 career paths • Do a career assessment and get recommended courses to build your skills and knowledge • Earn digital certificates and badges, […]
During the first quarter of 2024, employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month - on Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and March 14, […]
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those includes the GRWDB’s One-Stop Operations Committee, which provides strategy and […]
High school and college students and members of the general public are invited to attend a Life Sciences Industry Panel Discussion being conducted from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 9, at Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City. Panelists will discuss the different pathways young people and those transitioning […]
Middle school students want to learn about New Jersey companies and the world of work! Traditionally, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JA) has helped educators connect their students with career pathways and opportunities that inspire their future. Toward that end, the JA Inspire Career Fair is being conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, […]
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers. As part of this work, the GRWDB is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those is the GRWDB’s Youth […]
Norwescap's Core Computer Skills series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. This month's free series will be conducted in person at Norwescap's Flemington training center, at 84 Park Ave., using the agency's computers and internet. Class time for the following classes is 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February […]
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Literacy Committee, which works with Title II […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to fill Consumer Safety Inspectors in several New Jersey locations, including Hillsborough. The agency is made up of 29 agencies and offices with nearly 100,000 employees who serve the American people at more than 4,500 locations across the country and abroad. The agency provides leadership on food, agriculture, […]
The Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development's next Workforce Wednesday webinar at 11 a.m. February 21 will be on "Rock Your Profile: How to Leverage Your LinkedIn Profile."' Samantha Ross, a LinkedIn Account Director, will share the latest tips and tricks on how to make a profile stand out against job seekers. She'll […]
Norwescap's Core Computer Skills series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. This month's free series will be conducted in person at Norwescap's Flemington training center, at 84 Park Ave., using the agency's computers and internet. Class time for the following classes is 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February […]
Norwescap's Core Computer Skills series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. This month's free series will be conducted in person at Norwescap's Flemington training center, at 84 Park Ave., using the agency's computers and internet. Class time for the following classes is 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February […]
What is the latest thinking on the efficacy and desirability of remote and hybrid work models? Other than remote work, should employers consider flexible scheduling or other alternative arrangements? How can businesses prioritize the mental and physical wellbeing of their employees? These and many other questions will be discussed during a NJBIZ WorkPlace Trends Panel […]
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, February 28, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees. NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages. Go here to register for this webinar.
Are trying to establish credit for the first time? Or are you trying to re-establish credit or are experiencing a life-style change? Amilcar Freire with Provident Bank and Kenneth A. Myers with Synchrony Bank will lead a Central Jersey Housing Resource Center’s (CJHRC) free virtual Financial Literacy Webinar on Wednesday, February 28, from 5:30 to […]
Middle school students want to learn about New Jersey companies and the world of work! Traditionally, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JA) has helped educators connect their students with career pathways and opportunities that inspire their future. Toward that end, the JA Inspire Career Fair is being conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, […]
Norwescap's Core Computer Skills series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. This month's free series will be conducted in person at Norwescap's Flemington training center, at 84 Park Ave., using the agency's computers and internet. Class time for the following classes is 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February […]
The Hillsborough Business Association is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough. Employers interested in joining the free event can scan the QR code or click on the link in this flyer. Job seekers […]