Greater Raritan

Free Forklift Certificate Class at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville
2026-07-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-05 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Employment Services office at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive in Somerville offers a free forklift certificate class on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the year.
The Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Certificate Class will enable successful participants to receive an operator’s permit from their employer upon passing a practical skills evaluation at their workplace. To take the course, participants must have an office government ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center services residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Classes in 2026 are scheduled for January 8 (because of the New Year’s holiday), February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3. Participants are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the class.
Classes may fill up quickly. To register, go to the Somerville One-Stop Career Center walk-in window and ring the bell, or call 908-704-3000.

Construction Industry Career Day 2026 High School Showcase
2026-05-27 08:00 - 13:00 | New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
Construction Industry Career Day 2026 will showcase the construction industry’s educational opportunities and occupations, while providing participants with hands-on activities within many of the trades.
The Construction Industry Career Day 2026 Public Showcase will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison.
The free event is designed to introduce individuals to the benefits of a career in the construction industry. Representatives from the union construction trades, four-year colleges and trade associations will be available to answer questions and show participants what they offer in their respective field. In addition, various government entities supporting workforce development will be on hand provide information on the services they provide. The showcase is open to all, including veterans, underemployed, unemployed, students, parents and those looking for a new career. Public registration will open January 5, 2026, and walk-ins are welcome.
In addition, there will be High School event running from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27. This is open to high school students/groups only. Career Exploration is vital for students and others looking to make informed decisions about their career and education options. Registration for the high school day will open January 2, 2026, and close at a capacity of 2,000 or May 1, 2026, (whichever comes first).
These events are designed to provide all who attend information regarding construction career options, educational requirements, stackable and transferable credentials, wage progressions and in some cases college credits.
There is no cost to attend either day. Visit http://www.cicdnj.org/ for more information and to register.

Construction Instruction Career Day 2026 Public Showcase
2026-05-26 15:00 - 19:00 | New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ, 08837, United States

Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
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. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral, social, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful situations at home, work, and interpersonal relationships. The strategies will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process, and in life.
The virtual series will run every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning on March 11 and ending April 29.
The class is open to residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties and is limited to 20 participants; please note that participants must have their cameras on for every session. Those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. The program includes a $50 Amazon gift card for completion.
To register, use the link in this flyer.

Build Your Next Career Series with the Bernards Library: What Your Job Search Strategy is Telling You
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free local and national services designed to support job seekers and get them on a lifelong successful career pathway.
Learn more during three, one-hour virtual workshops for a Build Your Next Career: Job Resource Series. The days and topics are:

February 18, 11 a.m.: Introduction to the GRWDB services and local programming
March 18, 7 p.m.: National career services that can be used for any job search
April 22, 11 a.m.: What your job search strategy is telling you!

This series is co-hosted by the Bernards Township Library and registration is required. To register, go to the Events Calendar of www.bernardslibrary.org and click on any of the dates for the three-part series or call 908-204-3031, Ext. 4.
For more information about the series and the GRWDB, visit www.thegrwdb.org.

Employers Wanted for Franklin Youth Center Resource Fair
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Youth Center, 429 Lewis St., Somerset, NJ, 08873, United States
The Franklin Township Youth Center will present a free Youth Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Youth Center at 429 Lewis St.
Employers hiring for the summer are invited to register for the event by Friday, April 3.
To participate, employers must be located in or within 15 miles of Franklin Township and offer a paid part-time or full-time summer position. Participants also must send a representative to interview candidates in person on April 18 or provide instructions on how and when participants can apply for openings.
For details, call Joseph Jankowski at 732-873-7292 or email Joseph.Jankowski@FranklinNJ.Gov.

CJHRC Free Fair Housing Webinar
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:15 | Virtual Event
A webinar on Free Fair Housing will be presented by the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 9.
The Fair Housing Act extends to all aspects of housing including sales, advertising, financing, rental, insurance, design, and construction. Sharon Clark of the CJHRC will cover different housing related topics during the free webinar so that participants know their fair housing rights.
To register, go to www.cjhrc.org click on the Upcoming Webinars & Events tile and click on CJHRC Webinars. Choose April 9, 2026 Fair Housing Webinar; the link to register is located towards the bottom of the flyer. If you have questions or need help registering, contact a CJHRC counselor at 908-446-0037.

BXP Spring Career Fair
2026-04-08 13:00 - 16:00 | BXP Carnegie Center, 101 Carnegie Center, Einstein Seminar Room, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Businesses in the BXP Carnegie Center Campus are taking part in a Spring Career Fair running from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at 101 Carnegie Center, Einstein Seminar Room (Lower Level) Princeton.
Onsite companies in the 19 single and multi-client office buildings totaling 2.3 million square feet are ready to recruit talent, provide resume insights, and guide attendees through various career opportunities. Companies scheduled to participate include Assist America, CURE, Robert Half, Hengrui USA, and J&J Staffing.
There is no fee to register for the Career Fair; attendees just need to bring an updated resume and valid form of ID and should dress to impress. To register, use this QR code in this flyer.
Companies may also sign up to participate in the event.
For more information, email jcorrigan@bxp.com.

NJ Reentry Corp. 2026 Annual Conference
2026-04-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Saint Peter’s University, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
The NJ Reentry Corp. 2026 Annual Conference will focus on Trauma. The event will be conducted on Thursday, April 2, at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City.
Trauma shapes behavior long after prison, war, or addiction ends, and science shows why clinical care heals.
The conference will feature Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist, and other national leaders in neuroscience, medicine, psychiatry, and justice who will present an evidence-based conference on trauma, recovery, and reentry.
To register, use the following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978413737747?aff=oddtdtcreator.

New Jersey Department of Health 2026 Career Fair
2026-03-27 10:00 - 14:00 | National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648, United States
The New Jersey Department of Health is conducting its 2026 Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville.
Participants will learn about career opportunities with the state Department of Health and the state’s psychiatric hospitals.
For more information, visit nj.gov/health/jobs.

CJHRC 2-Part Homebuyer Webinar – Part 2
2026-03-25 17:30 - 20:15 | Virtual Event
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a two-day virtual Homebuyer Workshop from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Monday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 25.
This HUD certified homebuyer free workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the home buying process. Attendees will hear from the industry’s local professionals about how to become a successful homeowner. Topics to be covered include:

Money Management and Budgeting
Working with a Realtor
Credit
Fair Housing
How to Get a Mortgage
Home Inspections & Ten Important Questions
Working with a Real Estate Attorney
Affordable Housing Options
Homeowners Insurance
Down Payment and Closing Cost Grants

Attendees must attend both days and will receive a certificate after the 5.5-hour webinars workshops are completed. In order to obtain a certificate, participants must complete and submit required forms.
To register, go to https://cjhrc.org and click on the Upcoming Webinars & Events tile and click on CJHRC Webinars. Choose March 23 & March 25 2-Part Homebuyer Webinar; the link to register is located towards the bottom of the flyer. If you have questions or need help registering, contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0036.

CJHRC 2-Part Homebuyer Webinar – Part 1
2026-03-23 17:30 - 20:15 | Virtual Event

Builds Bio+ New Jersey Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development
2026-03-23 08:00 - 14:30 | The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue E, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
The Builds Bio+ Inaugural New Jersey Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue E, second floor, Piscataway.
The organizing group represents a convergence of academia, industry, government, and economic development leaders who have shaped a high-impact agenda designed to reflect New Jersey’s unique scientific strengths, workforce priorities, and innovation ecosystem.
The full-day conference is for senior executive and thought leaders in the life science industry who will talk about ways to drive collaboration, innovation, and long-term growth across the region.
For the event agenda and fees as well as additional details about the organization, go to https://BuildsBio.org/jersey2026.

Build Your Next Career Series with the Bernards Library: National Career Services
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event

RVCC Adult Learners Information Sessions
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Atrium, Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Adult learners ages 25 and older who are interested in starting college for the first time, returning to finish a degree, exploring a new career path, seeking professional development, or improving their English are invited to attend one of Raritan Valley Community College’s upcoming Adult Learning Information Sessions, being conducted at the Branchburg-based college on the following upcoming Wednesdays: February 18 and March 18.
Each date’s session, running from 6 to 8 p.m., will be in the Atrium at the college.
The events will include information about academic and certificate programs, applying to RVCC, learning options and support services tailored for non-traditional students, paying for college, and navigating financial aid.
Veterans also are encouraged to attend an Information Session to learn about how they can use their education benefits to enroll at RVCC. The Manager of International and Veteran Services will be available to answer prospective students’ questions.
To assist students juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, RVCC offers 14-week (full-term), 12-week, 10-week, and 7-week (for some programs) semesters to provide learners of all ages with a more convenient academic schedule. Adult students may enroll in career training, certificate, or degree programs at RVCC.
Some programs that may be of special interest to adult students include:

Advanced Manufacturing (includes OSHA 10 and NIMS certification)
Business Administration – Associate of Science
Business Management – Associate of Applied Science
Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technician – Certificate
English as a Second Language
Fitness Specialist – Certificate
Medical Assistant – Certificate
Nursing/RN – Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Therapy Assistant – Associated of Applied Science
Paralegal Studies – Associate of Applied Science or Certificate
Supply Chain Management – Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, or Certificate
Welding – Certificate

In addition, RVCC offers a number of online degrees and certificate programs. To learn more about online programs, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/career-training/career-training-programs.
To register for an Information Session, go to https://www.raritanval.edu/visit. For additional information, email adultlearning@raritanval.edu or contact Michelle Amparbin, Coordinator of the Adult Learning Experience, at 908-526-1200, ext. 8338.
To learn more, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/admissions-information/adult-learners.

HINJ Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally, Driving Our Economy Locally
2026-03-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey will present its second annual Summit from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday March 13, at Middlesex College, West Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison.
Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally, Driving Our Economy Locally is a state-of-the-industry event exploring the latest policies, innovations, and collaborations shaping the future of pharma and medtech in New Jersey. The event will feature two panels and a fireside chat on “New Jersey’s Role in Global Health.”
Panelists include:

Chrissy Buteas, president and CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey
Ali A. Houshmand, Ph.D., president, Rowan University
Dan Leonard, executive director, We Work For Health
Peter Mesenbrink, Ph.D., executive director biostatistics, Advanced Quantitative Sciences Development, Novartis
Emily Meyers, executive director, Arthritis Foundation – NJ Chapter
Christopher Paladino, president, DEVCO
Michele Siekerka, president and CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association
William F. Tate IV, Ph.D., president, Rutgers University.

Tickets to the event are $50. To register, go here.

Employer Webinar: Using Metrix Learning/SkillUp for Staff Training
2026-03-05 15:30 - 16:15 | Virtual Event
Employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are invited to attend one two webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be used to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5. 2026. During each session, there will be examples of how local employers are using the platform for staff training and participants will also learn about other GRWDB paid-training opportunities for businesses.
Employers may join either session by using the following link: https://meet.goto.com/510433933.
The SkillUp Greater Raritan Metrix Learning® platform is a free online learning-management system featuring more than 7,000 courses, which can be done individually or with cohorts. The courses can be used for new hires, development for longtime workers and manager skill enhancement. The $199 per person cost of the employee training program will be covered by GRWDB grant dollars.
Employers can choose a preset learning path, or they can customize the employee learning system to fit their needs. Metrix Learning® personnel will collaborate with employers to create a program that fits their learning needs. This easy online learning-management system will also keep track of employees’ course progress, course completion, and hours of training.
Employers interested in getting started with this program immediately may email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790, and they will be connected to the GRWDB’s Metrix Learning training partner.

Employers Invited to Participate in North Plainfield Vocational Employment Fair
2026-03-03 17:00 - 19:00 | North Plainfield High School, 34 Wilson Ave., North Plainfield, NJ, United States
Employers and organizations that provide pathways to employment and/or workforce training for graduating high school students and their families are invited to participate in a Vocational Employment Fair on Tuesday, March 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the North Plainfield High School Gymnasium.
Employer and agency participants will be assigned a table and have the opportunity to respond to questions regarding their profession and/or work, and offer guidance, networking, and information on training and jobs. The event is open to employers and agencies in communities surrounding the North Plainfield School District. Presenters are invited to bring any handouts and/or visuals that may help to illustrate what their career, employment and/or job training entails. Pictures, trifolds, props, handouts, tools of your trade and/or demonstrations are welcome.
For more information, email nancy_reyes@nplainfield.org or Suzana_Porzio@nplainfield.org; the registration deadline is February 20.

NJHEPS Green Jobs Fair
2026-03-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Rutgers Douglass Student Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
New Jersey Employers offering careers and internships related to sustainability, the environment and climate change are invited to participate in the NJHEPS Green Jobs Fair which is open to students and alumni from all academic disciplines and all schools across the state.
Hosted by the New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability (NJHEPS), the NJHEPS Green Jobs Fair will take place on Tuesday, March 3, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Rutgers Douglass Student Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick.
Employers who would like to participate must register here by Feb. 16. The registration for employers is $150 Non-Profit and Government , and $300 For-Profit. Additionally, employers are invited to join a discussion before the fair on “Impacts of AI on Hiring: A Roundtable Discussion with the NJHEPS Eboard” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Student Center.
There is no charge for students and alumni to attend. Prospective attendees are encouraged to pre-register here, but walk-ins are welcome.
