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.
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.
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. What are your options in the throes of COVID-19? How can you leverage service offerings from the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center and access vital community resources. Jan Goodman, community outreach specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services, will present a webinar on resources available […]
Wondering how you can ace your next virtual job interview? Want to know how you can keep your online presence relevant in a highly competitive job market? Seeking guidance on how to manage your job search during these unprecedented times? Looking for tips on how to update your profile to stand out from the crowd? […]
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented at the workshop, "How to Thrive During Transition and Change," are designed to equip attendees with tools that lead to self-empowerment and success. It will be presented by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist / Career Coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center […]
SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is a free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Participants have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office, and Human Resources to Customer Service, and more. During this GoToMeeting webinar, participants will learn […]
During this Sept. 18 webinar running from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., participants will reviewr nationwide, niche, and local employment websites, job related library databases and other useful sites, and how to avoid scams. Presented by Somerset County Library System of New Jersey Business Librarian Chris Murray. * Use this link to join the virtual […]
Attendees to the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey webinar running from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, will learn to use LinkedIn, the primary social media platform for job networking. Presented by SCLSNJ Librarian, Errol Logan. * Use this link to join the virtual program: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/explore-linkedin-with-a Visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4501404.
Are you unemployed and trying to figure out how to enter a new career field? Are you a professional career counselor, career coach or counselor providing support for job seekers? Are you employed but unsatisfied with your job? ReLaunch! A New Perspective on Finding Meaningful Work in Challenging Times is a virtual workshop aimed at […]
SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is a free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Participants have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office, and Human Resources to Customer Service, and more. During this GoToMeeting webinar, participants will learn […]
The Terminal One Redevelopment Outreach team will present a virtual session on resume building from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25. This is part of Job Readiness Workshop series and is presented in partnership with The Port Authority of NY & NJ. Please visit www.anewewr.com.
Are you feeling stressed in your job search? The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled "Bridge to Success." EmPoWER Director of Programs Cheryl Rinaldi will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping […]
During this Oct. 1 webinar running from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., participants will reviewr nationwide, niche, and local employment websites, job related library databases and other useful sites, and how to avoid scams. Presented by Somerset County Library System of New Jersey Business Librarian Chris Murray. * Use this link to join the virtual […]
This fall, get free training in today's skills! SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is a free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Participants have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office, and Human Resources to Customer Service, and […]
