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.
Employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions are conducted at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month - on April 11, May 9 and June 13, 2024. During each session, examples of how […]
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those includes the GRWDB’s One-Stop Operations Committee, which provides strategy and […]
The NJ YMCA State Alliance is hosting the 11th Annual Culture of Health Conference on Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch. The theme for this year's conference is Navigating Systems for Deepening Community Impact. Through breakout sessions and keynote addresses, […]
The U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau will present a webinar, "Empowering Care Workers: Policy Insights & Support for a Day Without Childcare," from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, May 13. The purpose of this event is to amplify the work of the Women’s Bureau and the participating panelists in reducing the caregiver penalty and […]
Youth in grades 7 to 13 are invited to explore multiple environmental careers during a 4-H Environmental Career Night Webinar happening from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 13. Career professionals participating include a Conservation Police Officer; a Park Ranger, a Community Engagement and Education Coordinator from Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon, and an Agriculture […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency's training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: May 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn, how to format, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. May 9: Office […]
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Disabilities Committee, which works to coordinate and integrate local disability […]
A Neurodiversity Virtual Career Fair will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. This online event will connect job seekers and employers nationwide. The event features pre-scheduled candidate meetings, group presentations, video and/or audio interview options and more. Job seekers and employers looking for more information or to register for the […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency's training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: May 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn, how to format, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. May 9: Office […]
Trident Marine Systems at 3 Washington Ave. in High Bridge is hosting a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the facility. The company is looking to fill a number of positions, including CNC Machinist, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Tool & Die, General Laborer, Maintenance Technicians, and several others. Applicants […]
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey is hosting a virtual legal clinic at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024, to advise on legal issues regarding collections, credit repair, and debt defenses. Attendees should register ahead of time, which will allow the agency's attorneys to either meet with them one-on-one during the event, or to schedule an […]
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a webinar, "Car Leasing, Car Buying & Lemon Laws Overview," on Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. A car is usually the second most expensive cost after housing. During this free webinar, participants will learn important tips before they buy, lease or sell their existing […]
