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.
Residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties are invited to learn about what Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg has to offer and how to enroll in Summer Sessions and Fall Semester classes during a Virtual Spring Open House, on Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. During the event, participants may apply for free and learn […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) is presenting a Drive-Thru Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Raritan Valley Community College, Lamington Road, Branchburg. Employers from Hunterdon and Somerset counties are invited to take part. The event is free and employers will not be present at this event. All […]
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 Somerset will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping with stress in life, […]
The job market continues to change, as does the way we look for work. In the career webinar, Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio, participants will discuss the value of presenting yourself as a complete package by using a resume as an introduction to an employer and backing it up with a portfolio presented at the […]
Now more than ever, employees need time to give and receive care. During a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 21, of the Somerset County Business Partnership's HR Roundtable, program experts from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will talk about NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave, including what employers are covered under […]
Talent development specialists from Peapack-Gladstone Bank will present a career webinar on What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles on Wednesday, April 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Christopher McNally, recruiter, and Erin Villagra, talent development specialist, will offer dos and don'ts in various resume and linkedIn practices. This is a […]
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. Participants will learn about how they can become a CareOne Community Healthcare Worker through an in-house internship program where participants are hired first and then trained for their position and duties - this is an "Earn and […]
Employee Digital Literacy skills matter to hiring managers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Those needed skills are the subject of many courses offered in SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. In this free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, participants will see how they can […]
The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Office of Citywide Recruitment, is partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to host an Agency Spotlight on Skilled Trade Careers event from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. MTA representatives will be sharing information about their skilled trade opportunities such as Car Maintainer, Car Inspector, Structure Maintainer […]
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May. Health Sciences Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or […]
The Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties Business Network Group is hosting "Your Guide to Personal Branding: Mastering the Digital Landscape," Zoom event at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22. The virtual event will be presented by Lila Schneider of Let's B Media Creative Marketing Services. o Participants will leave with a personal branding […]
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May. Business, Criminal Justice & Paralegal Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22. Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select […]
