GRWDB OPG Manufacturing Program Information Session
2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-01 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | In-person in GRWDB office or via GoToMeeting, 27 Warren St,, third floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program are collaborating on a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant that provides free online training in manufacturing.
Hunterdon and Somerset County residents are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Information Sessions running at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, from September 3 through October 1. The sessions, on September 3, September 10, September 17, September 24 and October 1, will be attended virtually via GoToMeeting and in-person at the GRWDB office at 27 Warren St., third floor, Somerville.
The GRWDB OPG Program is designed for dislocated workers and underemployed individuals who are interested in starting a new manufacturing career. The program allows eligible participants to get an OSHA-10 certificate in safety standards and receive a certification for Certified Manufacturing Associate in fundamental production know-how. The 12-hour OSHA online class and the 25- to 30-hour online training program from Tooling U-SME introduce basic concepts in the areas needed to begin a successful entry-level manufacturing career.
There are 30 slots available. Applicants will work with the OPG Coordinator and the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center to complete eligibility documentation, and instruction will be provided in cohorts directly from an instructor providing the teachings for the credential.
To join the session virtually, go to https://meet.goto.com/337366277 on the day of the event. Interested applicants also can dial in. Call 1 (872) 240-3311; Access Code: 337-366-277.
For assistance on joining an orientation session or to get started immediately on the application process, email OPG Coordinator Nekishia Brown at nbrown@co.somerset.nj.us, or call 908-203-6047.

GRWDB OPG Manufacturing Program Information Session
2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program are collaborating on a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant that provides free online training in manufacturing.
Job seekers are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Information Sessions running at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, from September 3 through October 1. The sessions, on October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29 and November 5 can be attended virtually via GoToMeeting and in-person at the GRWDB office at 27 Warren St., third floor, Somerville.
The GRWDB OPG Program is designed for dislocated workers and underemployed individuals who are interested in starting a new manufacturing career. The program allows eligible participants to get an OSHA-10 certificate in safety standards and receive a certification for Certified Manufacturing Associate in fundamental production know-how. The 12-hour OSHA online class and the 25- to 30-hour online training program from Tooling U-SME introduce basic concepts in the areas needed to begin a successful entry-level manufacturing career.
There are 30 slots available. Applicants will work with the OPG Coordinator and the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center to complete eligibility documentation, and instruction will be provided in cohorts directly from an instructor providing the teachings for the credential.
To join the session virtually, go to https://meet.goto.com/337366277 on the day of the event. Interested applicants also can dial in. Call 1 (872) 240-3311; Access Code: 337-366-277.
For assistance on joining an orientation session or to get started immediately on the application process, email OPG Coordinator Nekishia Brown at nbrown@SomersetCountyNJ.Gov, or call 908-203-6047.
