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 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10 for Custom Alloy in High Bridgewater. The company is looking to fill the following position: Security, CNC Machinist, and CNC Programmer. Attendees will be […]
An Earn and Learn Virtual Apprenticeship Career Fair will be conducted on Thursday, May 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, presented by Bergen Community College, starts with apprenticeship information, followed by presentations by employers looking to fill different positions. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., CVS Health and CareOne, will talk about […]
Amazon is hosting a Virtual Information Session about job opportunities in the company's New Jersey warehouses. The event runs from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 20, and will include details on possible $500 to $1,000 sign-on bonuses, available at some New Jersey locations. Go to https://amazon_centralnj_infosession_ap8toma20.eventbrite.com to register - registration ends two hours before […]
Are you feeling stressed in your job search? The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free nine-week virtual program for community members entitled "Bridge to Success." We know the past year has been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive andthrive during the job-search process, […]
Amazon is conducting an In-Person Hiring from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 21, at 81 International Drive S., Budd Lake. Wages start at $17 per hour for those interesting in working as a delivery drive for an Amazon Delivery Service Partner; a shuttle service may be available in some areas. This is career-pathway position, […]
The Mercer County One-Stop Career Center is hosting a Drive-Thru Job Fair on Monday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sun Bank Arena in Trenton. All interested job seekers are invited to the event to get a packet of available openings from Mercer County-area employers. Employers interested in participating can register by […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, May 4 to June 3, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. During this virtual series, participants will learn how to access and use the free version of Microsoft Office 365 online including: Outlook, Word, […]
Valley National Bank is hosting a Virtual Information Session on Tuesday, May 25. The company is hiring statewide for a variety of positions, including Closing Team Leader, Mortgage Processor, Senior Mortgage Processor, Pre-Closing Coordinator, Processing Team Leader and Customer Care Specialists. Job-seekers can pre-Register at https://bit.ly/3ffrxtP.
North Jersey Partners, comprised of Workforce Development Board representatives from nine of the 17 New Jersey Area boards, is hosting a virtual Joint Business Symposium from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 26. The event will feature presentations by three New Jersey business leaders who will give their insight on the current state of […]
Starting a career in advanced manufacturing can lead to life-time success for job seekers. The County College of Morris (CCM) is hosting a series of Zoom information sessions in May, June, July and August to explain the opportunities available in CCM's Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp. The program features open enrollment and continuous new classes to […]
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) is hosting information sessions on upcoming trainings for Certified Production Technician or Certified Logistics Technician. Placement support for fulltime employment or apprenticeships is part of the program. Eligible participants must have a high school diploma, be 18 years old or older, be unemployed or underemployed, and have access to […]
Looking for Industry Certification prep courses? In today's challenging job market, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides self-paced training in Business, Desktop and IT […]