Greater Raritan

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Planning Your Job Search
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of Jersey Job Club Workshops in March and April. These workshops will be virtual, through Zoom, but a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
The partners in the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center have the expertise and knowledge to help job seekers have success. In Jersey Job Club workshops, a Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Coach leads hour- to 90-minute-long discussions on topics aimed at assisting job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. There is no charge to attend.
Dates and topics are:

Monday, March 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, March 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Friday, March 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, March 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Wednesday, March 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Friday, March 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, March 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, March 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Friday, March 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, March 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Wednesday, March 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Friday, March 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, March 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, April 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Monday, April 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Wednesday, April 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Friday, April 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Monday, April 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Wednesday, April 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Friday, April 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Monday, April 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Wednesday, April 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Friday, April 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Monday, April 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Wednesday, April 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview

To attend virtually or in person, fill out an information/registration form. Once completed, email it to shiela.gaa@dol.nj.gov by the Wednesday before the scheduled workshop, or for more information or assistance, call 908-704-3000.

Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-01 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.

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.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Networking
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 1
2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

PSGCNJ Virtual Career Workshop: The Search for Meaning at Work
2026-03-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host author Steve Van Valin, who will present “The Search For Meaning At Work,” at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16. The workshop is designed to help job seekers navigate their career.
All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each general meeting by 11 p.m. EST the Friday before Monday’s presentation.
To register for the virtual event: click the link.
PSGCNJ is the nation’s first employment community that helps unemployed and underemployed college-educated professionals land their next job. Members volunteer their time and talent to operate the 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 2
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Judiciary Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) Program Career and Resource Fair
2026-03-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Somerset County Probation Division, 40 N. Bridge St., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Judiciary’s Probation Division in Somerset County is presenting a Judiciary Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) Program Career and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at 40 North Bridge St., in the first-floor training room (next to the Somerset County Courthouse), Somerville.
The JOBS Career and Resource Fair aims to connect job seekers with local employers and agencies. Representatives from area employers, family and social service agencies and treatment services are to be in attendance. The event is open to the public, including applicants on parole, probation, or re-entry.
Pre-registration is preferred but not required. To RSVP or request additional information, an ADA accommodation or interpreting services, contact Brian Rother at Brian.Rother@njcourts.gov or 908-332-7700 ext. 13498. Employers interested in participating in this event may contact Rother for further details.
This free in-person event is sponsored by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage.

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.

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

A Better Life Ministry Job Fair in Jersey City
2026-03-19 10:00 - 13:00 | A Better Life Ministry, 129 Linden Ave.,, Jersey City, NJ, 07305, United States
The New Jersey Coalition of Treatment Providers, in partnership with A Better Life Ministry and HealingUS Communities, is hosting a Community Job Fair on Thursday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at A Better Life Ministry, 129 Linden Ave., Jersey City.
This event will connect job seekers with more than 50 employers offering 200plus career opportunities. Full-time and part-time opportunities for both entry-level and experienced workers are available across a range of key industries, including: healthcare, construction, office and administrative, retail, food service, logistics, security, and more.
This event is open to all community members, and walk-ins are welcome. Watch this video for more information.
Employers interested in joining the event may register here.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Top Notch Resume 1
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

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.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Top Notch Resume 2
2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

PSGCNJ Virtual Career Workshop: Foundation Garments – How to Max Your Search
2026-03-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host outplacement consultant Maya Ollson, who will present “Are you Wearing your Foundation Garments? – How to Maximize Your Search,” at 10 a.m. Monday, March 23. The workshop is designed to help job seekers navigate their career.
All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each general meeting by 11 p.m. EST the Friday before Monday’s presentation.
To register for the virtual event: click the link.
PSGCNJ is the nation’s first employment community that helps unemployed and underemployed college-educated professionals land their next job. Members volunteer their time and talent to operate the 501(c)3 nonprofit.

CJHRC 2-Part Homebuyer Webinar – Part 1
2026-03-23 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.

Employer Webinar: Using Metrix Learning/Skillup for Employee Training
2026-03-24 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are invited to attend one of 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 24, 2026, and at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 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.

Hunterdon Polytech Advanced Manufacturing Special Event
2026-03-25 08:30 - 13:00 | Hunterdon County Polytech North Campus, 2 Regional Road, Annandale, NJ, 08801, United States
Hunterdon County Polytech is hosting an Advanced Manufacturing Special Event at its North Campus from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, to highlight it Advanced Manufacturing and Aeronautical Sciences programs in partnership with the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB).
Polytech has submitted a proposal to the MIB seeking funding to further equip and enhance its program, and this event marks the long-awaited next steps in launching the program first considered a number of years ago. Regional manufacturers are invited to attend this meeting to learn more and support the program’s continued development.
The MIB is an initiative of the U.S. Department of the Navy focused on strengthening America’s naval power by revitalizing the nation’s shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Polytech’s goal is to educate and train students in Hunterdon County with the technical skills necessary to support the MIB’s mission while also strengthening the local and regional workforce pipeline in advanced manufacturing and related high- demand industries.
To RSVP, use the QR code in this flyer.

CJHRC 2-Part Homebuyer Webinar – Part 2
2026-03-25 17:30 - 20:15 | Virtual Event

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 four psychiatric hospitals. Facilities are located in Hammonton, Trenton, and Morris Plains, serving residents across the state. The department is seeking qualified candidates for a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles and is eager to connect with job seekers from all regions to ensure broad outreach and representation.
For more information, visit nj.gov/health/jobs.

PSGCNJ Virtual Career Workshop: Navigating the Pre-Employment Minefield
2026-03-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host National Workrights Institute President Lewis Maltby, who will present “Navigating the Pre Employment Minefield – Avoid Losing Your Job Offer to Pre-Employment Screens,” at 10 a.m. Monday, March 30. The workshop is designed to help job seekers navigate their career.
All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each general meeting by 11 p.m. EST the Friday before Monday’s presentation.
To register for the virtual event: click the link.
PSGCNJ is the nation’s first employment community that helps unemployed and underemployed college-educated professionals land their next job. Members volunteer their time and talent to operate the 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Free Forklift Certificate Class at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville
2026-04-02 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.
