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 Americans with Disabilities Act: Disclosure and Reasonable Accommodations in Employment

Virtual Meeting

In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Barry Whaley, project director for the Southeast ADA Center at the Syracuse University College of Law, will provide an overview of the disability rights movement leading to the ADA and the goals and titles of the ADA. The webinar, sponsored by the Boggs […]

Certified Production Technicians Virtual Information Session

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Manufacturing companies did not close during COVID and many are hiring.  An upcoming virtual information session on a Certified Production Technician training opportunity will help participants learn about important aspects of working in a manufacturing environment. This includes training for a national recognized certification. This session will be conducted from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, […]

Amazon Virtual Information Session

Virtual Meeting

Amazon is having a Virtual Information Session on on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The deadline to register is Sept. 27. Go here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amazon-central-jerseys-virtual-information-session-930-registration-119166533309

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers

Virtual Meeting

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 […]

Career Webinar: Online Job Searching

Virtual Meeting

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 […]

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting

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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 […]

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio

Virtual Meeting

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 […]

Manufacturing Day 2020 – Made in New Jersey

Virtual Event

National Manufacturing Day is an important way for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) to spread the word about the benefits that manufacturing provides to the Garden State. As a supporter of Manufacturing Day, NJMEP is working to drive awareness of manufacturing, the career opportunities that are available, and the advanced technologies that are […]

SCBP Minority Business Leaders Roundtable

Virtual Meeting

The Somerset County Business Partnership is launching a minority-owned business leaders roundtable forum to provide a unified voice for its members. For the group's first meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, participants will hear from Paula A. Gutierrez, MHA, CPTC - Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Babs Siperstein PROUD Center & Robert […]

The Changing Employment Landscape During Unprecedented Times

Zoom

The Business Networking Group of the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is hosting a networking event, The Changing Employment Landscape During Unprecedented Times, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, via Zoom. Paul Grzella, director of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, will speak about the mission and work of the board and its partners, […]

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers

Virtual Meeting

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 […]

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

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 […]